The aim of this course is to teach prospective science teachers about the past and present effects and possible future scenarios of science and technology problems.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
This course will contribute to students' having advanced theoretical, methodological and factual knowledge in the field of "Teaching Profession General Competencies" in the field of "Professional Knowledge" in a way that includes the questioning point of view.
In addition, this course contributes to the areas of communication and social competence from the Basic Field Education competencies by providing students to prepare professional projects and activities by showing their sensitivity to the events and developments in the agenda of the society and the world.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Knows the Chronological History of Science and Technological Developments.;
2
Explains the Innovations in Science and Technology;
3
Understands the positive effects of Science and Technology on Human Health.;
4
Knows the risks of science and technology on Human Health.;
5
Explain greenhouse gas and global warming issues and discuss their possible effects.;
6
Predict disaster scenarios and future projections related to science and technology related problems.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Chronological history of science and technology developments
2
Chronological history of science and technology developments
3
Innovations in science and technology (Agriculture)
4
Innovations in science and technology (Artificial cells, Transgenic Livings)
5
Innovations in science and technology (Electronic, Automation)
6
Positive effects of innovations in science and technology to people’ life
7
Positive effects of innovations on human life
8
Risks posed for human health
9
Risks posed for human health
10
Greenhouse Gases
11
Global warming
12
Disaster Scenarios and solutions
13
Disaster Scenarios and solutions
14
Future Projections
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
References Bilim Teknoloji ve Toplum: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım (Türkçe) Kağıt Kapak – 14 Mayıs 2019 Wenda K. Bauchspies (Eser Sahibi), Sal Restiuo (Eser Sahibi), Jennifer Croissant (Eser Sahibi), Bekir Balkız (Çevirmen), Beno Kuryel (Çevirmen), Ümit Tatlıcan (Çevirmen). Polat, F. (2017). Fen eğitiminde biyolojide özel konular. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 1-392.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
30
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Total
3
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Approaches based on constructivist learning theory such as project-based learning, case study, and problem-based learning will be used in the teaching of the course. will discuss.
During the term evaluation, the students will do a project-based homework for one of the science and technology related problems in small groups, and at the end of the term, they will do the term exam for possible future scenarios.
Points obtained from midterm and final assessment exam and homework will be used in the assessment.
Evaluation scores will be subjected to relative evaluation by entering the automation system.
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
12
3
36
Homeworks, Performances
1
14
28
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
15
15
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
20
20
Total WorkLoad
142
Total workload/ 30 hr
4,23
ECTS Credit of the Course
4
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
