M.S. Program in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education
Program tanımları Head of Department: Aysenur Yontar Togrol
Professors: Fusun Akarsu, Dilek Ardac, Ali Baykal
Associate Professor: Aysenur Yontar Togrol
Assistant Professor: Buket Yakmaci Guzel
Instructors: Emine Adadan, Nizamettin Engin Ader, Fatih C. Mercan
The Department of Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education coordinates several teacher training programs in Teaching Chemistry, Teaching Mathematics and Teaching Physics at the secondary school level.
The department aims to produce science and mathematics educators able to meet the increasing demand for high quality teaching. Graduates are expected to be reflective and competent educators, sensitive to the demands of their job, responsive to a developing education system and technological requirements, committed to continuing their own professional development and ready to play a leading role in the field of science and mathematics education.
All three programs include courses offered by the departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (predominantly in the first three years) and the Faculty of Education. Courses offered by the Faculty of Education cover curriculum and professional studies introducing various aspects of education, psychology, guidance, and classroom management. Courses offered by the Department of Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education integrate theoretical considerations in the field with methodology and practical applications in the selected secondary schools. The five year program leads to a master's degree without thesis (M. Ed.).
The M.S. program in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education comprises a minimum of 24 credits of course work, a non-credit seminar and a thesis. The minimum number of 24 credits consist of 4 required and 4 elective courses. Elective courses may be chosen from among the courses offered by the program, the Institute or the university, subject to the approval of the advisors. Students with a B.S. or B.A. degree from the faculties of Education, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and related fields can apply for the M.S. Program in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education. The candidates must complete the course work in two successive semesters; however, students with a non-education background may be allowed to extend their course work to three semesters at the discretion of the advisor and the Institute.
M.S. PROGRAM IN SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
First Semester
SCED 511 Instructional Science for Sc./Math. Inst.
SCED 541 Meas.of Constr. Rel. to Sc./Math. Ed.
-- -- Elective
-- -- Elective
Second Semester
SCED 522 Int. Perspectives in Sc./Math. Ed.
SCED 544 Sc./Math. Curriculum Develop. Study
SCED 579 Graduate Seminar
-- -- Elective
-- -- Elective
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SCED 510 Educational Imperatives of Science/Mathematics in Social Context
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminin Toplumsal Boyutu) (3+0+0) 3
The impact of knowledge explosion; curriculum development as a contraction of knowledge; economics of science and math education; scientific literacy and science for all; science and technology in everyday life and in immediate environment; affordable science programs for the layman.
SCED 511 Instructional Science for Science/Mathematics Instruction (3+0+0) 3
(Fen/Matematik Ogretimi Icin Ogretim Bilimi)
The nature of theory in sciences; the need for a theory of instruction, criteria for a formal theory; philosophical foundations of developmental, instrumental and cognitive theories and their practical applications in science/mathematics education; specific techniques for developing science and math concepts; domain-specific and general problem solving skills at secondary level; development of educational materials and modules.
SCED 522 International Perspectives in Science/Mathematics Education (3+0+0) 3 (Fen/Matematik Egitimine Uluslararasi Yaklasimlar)
Critical review of the secondary school science/mathematics curricula in developed and in developing countries; analysis of social change and its impact on education in general and on science education in particular. In depth case studies of the science, math and technology curricula in the European Union, North America, Japan, Israel, Ghana, India etc.
SCED 524 Individually Prescribed Science/Mathematics Instruction (3+0+0) 3
(Bireysellestirilmis Fen Egitimi)
Mainstreaming students with special educational needs in science and mathematics, dealing with under achievement in science-shys; environmental enhancement for science-prones, nurturing creativity and high achievement, audio-visual-tutorial courseware, single subject assessment research and case study.
SCED 531 World Agenda in Science/Mathematics Education (3+0+0) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Dunya Gundemi)
Universal framework of science/mathematics curricula for every citizen of the world; current trends and recent progress in science/mathematics curricula all around the world; projects and innovations by UNESCO, ICASE, IOSTE, WOCATE and other steering organizations.
SCED 532 Science/Mathematics Education in the Information Society (3+0+0) 3
(Bilgi Toplumunda Fen/Matematik Egitimi)
Creative curriculum design as a response to the possible technical developments such as controlled nuclear fusion, gravity control, manned landing on planets, superperformance structural materials, weather control, matter transmission, three dimensional interactive TV, automated information exchange, artificial vision and hearing, organic computers, artificial enhancement of intelligence etc.
SCED 540 Improvement of Mental Skills in Science/Mathematics Education
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Bilissel Surec Becerilerinin Gelistirilmesi) (3+0+0) 3
Content analysis of mental constructs; mind and brain; the biological basis of learning and individuality; development of procedures and practices necessary to implement various modes of thinking and cognitive styles.
SCED 541 Measurement of Constructs Relevant to Science/Mathematics Education (Fen/Matematik Egitimine Ozgu Yapilarin Olcumu) (3+0+0) 3
Measurement of aptitudes, abilities, attitudes and mental skills relevant to science/mathematics education; assessment devices for interest, achievement and creativity in science/mathematics courses; norm referenced and criterion referenced evaluation methodologies; multi-stage evaluation.
SCED 544 Science/Mathematics Curriculum Development Study (3+0+0) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Program Gelistirme)
Assessment of educational needs; parameters and constraints in curricula; design and development of taxonomies; work space, equipment and tool design; materials, equipment, facilities, personnel, time and cost in curriculum.
SCED 551 Media and Methods in Science/Mathematics Education (3+0+0) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Ortam ve Yontemler)
Perception and communication; behaviorist and cognitive approaches to learning; expository, discovery and inquiry strategies in courseware; interactive learning environments; computer-human interface; distance education; hypertext and hypermedia; simulators for skill development; virtual reality and cyberspace; design and development of audio-visual learning resources.
SCED 552 Validation and Implementation of Science/Mathematics Courseware
(Fen/Matematik Ogretim Yazilimlarinin Gecerlenmesi ve Uygulanmasi) (3+0+0) 3
Philosophical (axiological, ontological and epistemological), psychological (motivational, cognitive and affective), sociological (nomothetic and idiosyncratic), economical analysis of components which constitute science/mathematics curriculum; approval of innovations; teacher training; setting stage for diffusing curriculum change; termination of curricula.
SCED 570 Research in Science/Mathematics Education (3+0+0) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Arastirma)
Experimental, correlational, ex-post facto designs, case studies, surveys; developing data collection instruments; using relevant parametric and non-parametric techniques to analyze data; interpretation of results and writing reports.
SCED 571 Quantitative Methods in Experimental Research (3+0+0) 3
(Deneysel Arastirmada Sayisal Yontemler)
Critical review of classical test theory; assessment of reliability and validity; experimental and quasi-experimental research designs; statistical inference by parametric and non-parametric techniques; computer applications of ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA and factor analysis.
SCED 579 Graduate Seminar in Science/Mathematics Education (0+1+0) 0 P/F
(Yuksek Lisans Semineri)
The widening of student's perspectives and awareness of topics of interest to science/mathematics educators through seminars offered by faculty, graduate students, and invited guests from industry, government, business and academia.
SCED 580-589, 591-598 Special Topics in Science/Mathematics Education
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Ozel Konular) (3+0+0) 3
Directed readings and study aiming at producing a substantial project on a specific area of interest.
SCED 599 Guided Research I (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS:8) P / F
(Yonlendirilmis Calismalar I )
Research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty.
SCED 59A Guided Research II (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS: 8) P / F (Yonlendirilmis Calismalar II)
Research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty.
SCED 601 Science/Mathematics Education in Social Context (3+0+2) 4
(Bilim, Toplum ve Fen/Matematik Egitimi)
Impact of science and technology on the quality of lives of individuals and society. Economical and epistemological imperatives for scientific literacy. Life-long learning in science to prosper and to make informed decisions about the interrelated scientific, social, and educational issues. The practice in creative contraction of expanding knowledge into viable curricular units .
SCED 611 Research Design in Science/Mathematics Education (2+0+2) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Arastirma Tasarimi)
Principles of effective use of research designs in science/mathematics education. Instructional experiments, classroom-based research, action research in curriculum design. Small-scale research applications.
SCED 621 Material Design in Science/Mathematics Education (2+0+4) 4
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Materyal Tasarimi)
Development of authentic and simulated learning materials, teachings aids and assessment tools for a variety of settings and educational media. Design, application and evaluation of materials to improve basic skills in science/mathematics.
SCED 622 Learning and Teaching Processes in Science/Mathematics Education (Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Ogrenme ve Ogretim Surecleri) (4+0+0) 4
Models of science/mathematics teaching and learning. Teaching methods and strategies that invest on cumulative, constructive, self-regulated and situated attributes of learning science/mathematics. Meaningful learning and problem solving in science/mathematics. Strategies for constructing and organizing knowledge. Recent findings on mind and brain research.
SCED 624 Multivariate Research in Science/Mathematics Education (2+0+4) 4
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Cok Degiskenli Arastirma)
Measurements in school and in nonschool settings. General design classifications. Complex independent group designs. Practical work in mixed factorial designs, multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) etc. Practical and ethical issues in the research process. Techniques of writing research reports and dissertations.
SCED 630 Fostering Creativity in Science/Mathematics Instruction (3+0+2) 4
(Fen/Matematik Ogretiminde Yaraticiligin Gelistirilmesi)
The characteristics of creativity and divergent thinking. Metaphors in creative scientific thought. Mental processes in scientific creativity exercises. Exercises in creative writing, problem finding, problem solving and creative drama. Research on developing of giftedness and talent.
SCED 631 Applied Studies in Program Design (2+0+4) 4
(Program Tasariminda Uygulamali Caliþmalar)
Instructional design and applications in Science/Mathematics education. Construction of instructional kits for future use in formal or nonformal environments. Development of teaching strategies.
SCED 634 Developing Object Oriented Courseware in Science/Mathematics (Fen/Matematikte Nesne Yonelimli Ders Yazilimi Gelistirme) (2+0+4) 4
Principles of designing and developing educational programs with object oriented programming languages. Understanding the concepts and principles of authoring languages, and their applications in the internet as well as in other instructional environments.
SCED 640 Human-Technology Interaction (Insan-Teknoloji Etkilesimi) (3+0+0) 3
Teaching and learning experiences of technology and computer usage. Interdisciplinary approach to system design and evaluation. Ergonomic principles, current viewpoints and activities in the field of human-technology interaction. Trends in next-generation system design.
SCED 644 Methods And Media in Science/Mathematics Education (3+0+2) 4
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Yontem ve Donanimlar)
Developing a vision for schools of the 21st century. Learning as a communication process. Technology-rich classrooms. Intranet and the internet in the learning environment. Simulators for skill development. Interactive television and video as educational resources. Specialized technology for science/mathematics skills. Practice in authentic assessment and portfolio evaluation.
SCED 651 Project Management in Science/Mathematics Education (2+0+2) 3
(Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Proje Yonetimi)
Principles of project management. Role of project managers in timing, budgeting, achieving, and delivering in science/mathematics education projects. Developing small group projects and training through the use of project software.
SCED 660 Analysis and Design of Interactive Environments (2+0+2) 3
(Ag Tabanli Etkilesimli Ortamlarin Analiz ve Tasarimi)
Fundamentals and architecture of computer networks in instructional institutions. Electronic mail, computer conferencing, distance education and their applications in science/mathematics education. Procedures of web-based learning environments. Creating an online interaction environment to communicate, deliver and manage instructional information. Establishing knowledge communication platforms through portals, web sites and intranets. Design and use of online tools to support learning in sciences/mathematics.
SCED 670 E-Learning in Science/Mathematics Education (2+0+2) 3
(Fen/Matematik Ogretiminde e-Ogrenme)
Issues related to e-learning in science/mathematics education. Market demand and educational supply for e-learning. Integration and differentiation of formal and non-formal aspects of e-learning. Process control and quality assurance in e-learning practices. Exercises in refinement of content and methodology to promote e-learning in science/mathematics education.
SCED (680-689, 691-698) Special Topics in Science/Mathematics Education (Fen/Matematik Egitiminde Ozel Konular) (4+0+0) 4
Advanced study of special subjects in Science/Mathematics education.
SCED 699 Guided Research I (2+0+4) 4 (ECTS: 8 )
(Yonlendirilmis Calismalar )
Research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty; preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
SCED 69A Guided research II (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS: 8) P / F
(Yonlendirilmis Calismalar II )
Continued research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty; preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
SCED 69B Guided research III (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS: 8) P / F (Yonlendirilmis Calismalar III )
Continued research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty; preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
SCED 69C Guided research in IV (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS: 8) P / F (Yonlendirilmis Calismalar IV )
Continued research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty; preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
SCED 69D Guided research V (0+4+0) 0 (ECTS: 8) P / F (Yonlendirilmis Calismalar V)
Continued research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education supervised by faculty; preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
SCED 690 Master's Thesis in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education (Ortaogretim Fen ve Matematik Alanlari Egitimi Yuksek Lisans Tezi)