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Head of Department: Fatma Gok

Professors: Guzver Yildiran de Weerdt, Fatma Gok, Aydan Gulerce, Rifat Okcabol*

Associate Professors: Fatos Erkman, Deniz Albayrak-Kaymak

Assistant Professors: Zeynep Kiziltepe, Zeynep Hande Sart, Ozlem Unluhisarcikli

Instructor: Dr. Havva Ayse Caner, Fatma Nevra Seggie

*Part-time

The Department of Educational Sciences conducts an undergraduate program leading to a B.A. degree in Guidance and Psychological Counseling and offers professional courses to students in the Teacher Education Programs administered by the other departments of the Faculty. There are two double-major programs conducted by the Department, one with Psychology and the other with Preschool Education. The Department of Educational Sciences also cooperates with the Institute of Social Sciences conducting graduate programs leading to an M.A. degree in Guidance and Psychological Counseling. In addition, the Department carries out research and contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in the field.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ED 101 Introduction to Education (Egitime Giris) (3+0+0) 3
Principles and characteristics of the teaching profession; classroom and school environment. Alternative perspectives in education; social, political, psychological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education. The Turkish educational system.

ED 104 Social Foundations of Education (Egitim Sosyolojisi) (3+0+0) 3
Education and the process of socialization. School as a social agency and as a social system. Analysis of teacher's role in the school and in the community.

ED 106 School Experience I (Okul Deneyimi I) (1+0+4) 3
Providing an overall view of student and teaching profession to prospective guidance counselors under the supervision of a teacher. Exposure to experiences in school organization and administration, daily activities in school, students' and teachers' daily life in school, parent-school relationships, observation of courses related to major and minor fields, the school and its problems, equipment and materials, written documents and various aspects of the teaching profession.

ED 121 Orientation to Guidance and Counseling (1+0+0) 1
(Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danismanlik Alaninin Tanitimi)
A general introduction to the field of guidance and counseling to new students majoring in the area. Understanding the extent of the field and career options. Group guidance of students for adjustment into academic life.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

TOTAL: 140 credits.

ED 201 Statistics in Education (Egitimde Istatistik) (4+0+0) 4
Concepts of measurement in the social sciences; descriptive and inferential statistics; correlation, regression and analysis of variance techniques; hypothesis testing; nonparametric tests of significance.

ED 203 History of Turkish Education (Turk Egitim Tarihi) (3+0+0) 3
Analysis of the historical forces which have influenced the development of Turkish education with an emphasis on the relationship between the school and other social institutions.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 206 Philosophy of Education (Egitim Felsefesi) (3+0+0) 3
Major educational philosophies including Idealism, Essentialism and Progressivism and their influence on school purposes, curricula and methods.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 208 Research Methodology (Arastirma Yontemleri) (3+0+2) 4
Introduction to the logic of social scientific inquiry. Exposure to the methodology and techniques of research. Formulating research problems and designing appropriate research projects. The use of a theoretical framework in developing research projects in educational settings.
Prerequisite: ED 201.

ED 211 Educational Psychology (Egitim Psikolojisi) (3+0+0) 3
Psychological factors in human development, with particular attention to personality, cognition, learning, and language development. Individual differences, instruction and teaching-learning processes in theory and application.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 213 Development and Learning (Gelisim ve Ogrenme) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction into human development; theories on cognitive, moral, and psychosocial development. Overview of behavioral, social and cognitive theories of learning, motivation, and human diversity.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 221 Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling (3+0+0) 3
(Rehberlik ve Danismanligin Temelleri)
Introduction into the field of guidance and counseling. Conceptualization, historical background and the nature of guidance and counseling, professional roles, direct and indirect functions, brief review of career counseling and counseling with special groups, basic assessment techniques, and development of guidance and counseling services in Turkey.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 262 Planning and Evaluation of Instruction (3+0+2) 4
(Ogretimde Planlama ve Degerlendirme)
The basic concepts and principles of instructional planning, curriculum development, measurement and evaluation. Developing lesson plans and producing unit designs in relation to teaching strategies and materials. Different measurement and evaluation approaches, test and item development, administration of tests, item analysis and the use of statistical procedures in tests and grading.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 270 Program Development and Evaluation (3+0+2) 4
(Program Gelistirme ve Degerlendirme)
A study of different processes and elements of program development and evaluation and the survey of different theoretical approaches and models. Development of projects by students under the supervision of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 274 Introduction to Educational Technology (2+0+2) 3
(Egitim Teknolojisine Giris)
Instructional media as an integrated part of teaching and learning process. Selection, evaluation and utilization of media as related to learning theory, communication, research and technological advancement. Types of media including audio, slides, pictures, 8 mm. films, TV, computer facilities, printed materials and others.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 282 -Principles and Methods of Instruction (3+0+0)3
(Ogretim Ilke ve Yontemleri)
Theoretical approaches to curriculum development and instruction. Concepts and principles of instructional processes. Methods and techniques of instructional planning. Designing, planning, developing, and producing lesson plans on learning units.
ED 282 - Öðretim Ýlke ve Yöntemleri

ED 304 Education and Cultural Change (Egitim ve Kulturel Degisim) (3+0+0) 3
Tradition and change in education with special reference to rural education and women education.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 306 Comparative Education (Karsilastirmali Egitim) (3+0+0) 3
A survey of contemporary educational policies and practices in selected countries, including France, Germany, England, and the USA with emphasis on education and socio-economic development.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 307 Education and Social Development (Egitim ve Sosyal Gelisim) (3+0+0) 3
Relationship between education and socio-economic development. Organization of education for purposes of economic and social development.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 310 Gender and Education (Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Egitim) (3+0+0) 3
A study of the relation between gender and educational systems in the social context. Exploration of the extent and cause of gender status and the role of education in dealing with the operating state of affairs.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 311 Data Processing and Analysis (Veri Isleme ve Analiz) (3+0+2) 4
Introduction to the techniques of processing and analyzing empirical educational data. Coding and analyzing data by using appropriate software and interpreting the results.
Prerequisite: ED 201.

ED 312 Multicultural Approaches to Education (3+0+0) 3
(Egitimde Cok-Kulturlu Yonelimler)
Examination of major historical and current theories of multiculturalism related to the institution of education. Issues of social and cultural diversity and the analysis of power and privileges reflected through education.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 314 Culture and Psychological Counseling (3+0+0) 3
(Kultür ve Psikolojik Danismanlik)
Survey of research on cultural issues. Exposure to challenging evidence and alternatives to Western approaches with a particular emphasis on issues related to psychological counseling.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 315 Peer Guidance I (Akran Rehberligi I) (2+0+4) 4
Group training to increase awareness, insight, acceptance, and communication skills. Providing guidance services such as orientation to campus life and academic programs under group and individual supervision.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 316 Peer Guidance II (Akran Rehberligi II) (2+0+4) 4
Group training to interaction and supportive skills. Providing individual guidance and conducting group discussions of selected topics with peers under group and individual supervision.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 322 Prevention in Counseling (Danismanlikta Onleyici Yaklasimlar) (3+0+0) 3
A survey of types of prevention with special emphasis on primary prevention. Psycho-educational approaches and consultation.
Prerequisite: ED 221.

ED 325 Theories of Personality in Counseling (3+0+0) 3
(Psikolojik Danismanlikta Kisilik Kuramlari)
Comparative review of basic assumptions, constructs, issues and research related to major theories of personality. Their implications for guidance and psychological counseling.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 328 Applied Research in Education (3+0+2) 4
(Egitimde Uygulamali Arastirma)
The design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research. Analysis of data through the use of computer software packages.
Prerequisite: ED 208.

ED 330 Counseling Skills I (Psikolojik Danismanlik Becerileri I) (3+0+2) 4
Survey and practice in basic counseling skills including observational techniques and verbal and nonverbal dimensions. Exposure to major concepts, theories and approaches to psychological counseling.
Prerequisite: ED 221.

ED 340 Career Development in Counseling (2+0+2) 3
(Psikolojik Danismanlikta Mesleki Gelisim)
Assumptions, principles, approaches and techniques of career counseling. Identification of individual characteristics in career decision-making; occupational information, and opportunities. Project development in a selected area of career development.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 342 Community and Counseling (Toplum ve Danismanlik) (2+0+2) 3
Review of alternative assumptions, principles, models and applications to traditional approaches and exposure to and practice in interventions.
Prerequisite: ED 221.

ED 344 Psychological Consultation (Psikolojik Konsultasyon) (2+0+2) 3
Introduction into consultation skills particularly in educational settings; major approaches to and techniques in consultation.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 371 Instructional Product Development (2+0+2) 3
(Ogretim Materyali Gelistirme)
Selection of an instructional problem and the development of an instructional product. Demonstration of competence in analysis (problem, learner, task, content), design (objectives, criterion test, instructional strategies, media selection, format selection, content design, alternative scripts), development (production, layout, composition, and evaluation (field test prototype, revision).
Prerequisite: ED 262/270.

ED 373 Measurement and Evaluation (Olcme ve Degerlendirme) (3+0+0) 3
Theory of measurement, evaluation and assessment. Concepts related to different types of tests. Statistical analyses of test scores and the interpretation of test results.
Prerequisite: ED 201.

ED 382 Classroom Management (Sinif Yonetimi) (2+0+2) 3
Development of effective classroom management skills for prospective teachers. Understanding and handling factors influencing student behavior, student motivation and communication, group interaction, establishing and maintaining discipline, planning and modification of classroom tasks, materials, time and environment to facilitate learning.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 405 School Experience II (Okul Deneyimi II) (1+0+4) 3
Observations and supportive involvement in planning, organization and implementation of school guidance and counseling activities under the supervision of a school counselor.
Prerequisite: ED 330.

ED 409 Higher Education (Yuksekogretim) (3+0+0) 3
Development, scope, purposes, programs and trends in higher education with special emphasis on Turkish higher education.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 415 Children with Special Needs (Ozel Gereksinimli Cocuklar) (2+0+2) 3
Education of children with special needs in terms of their physical, perceptual, intellectual, social, behavioral and emotional development. Providing experiences to understanding these children. Particular emphasis on relations between social deprivations and handicapping conditions and early intervention.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 417 Crisis Intervention (Kriz Mudahalesi) (3+0+0) 3
Skills and techniques in dealing with crises. Planning for and management of crises in educational settings. Specific crises and protection of supporters.
Prerequisite: ED 330.

ED 419 Life Span Development (Yasamboyu Gelisim) (2+0+2) 3
Stages and processes of human lifespan changes with references to counseling issues in major domains of development.
Prerequisite: ED 325.

ED 421 Assessment in Guidance and Counseling (2+0+2) 3
(Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danismanlikta Degerlendirme)
Review of basic principles of psychological assessment in counseling. Introduction to major techniques and tests used in guidance and counseling settings and their application. Providing opportunities for practice in these techniques.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 422 Workshop in Test Development (Uygulamali Test Gelistirme) (2+0+2) 3
Methods (techniques) of observing and recording responses pertaining to constructs to be measured; developing item analysis, constructing and testing inventories and scales.
Prerequisite: ED 373.

ED 425 Group Dynamics and Counseling (2+0+2) 3
(Grup Dinamikleri ve Danismanlik)
The study of elements of groups dynamics and processes. Review of major theories and approaches in group counseling. Practice of various group skills.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 429 Psychological Maladjustment and Counseling (3+0+0) 3
(Psikolojik Uyumsuzluk ve Danismanlik)
Theoretical discussion of underlying social, cultural and psychological factors of psychological maladjustment. Practical issues concerning counseling with specific patterns of maladjustment.
Prerequisite: ED 325.

ED 431 Family Counseling (Aile Danismanligi) (2+0+2) 3
An introduction to family psychology, stressing the systemic understanding of human behavior. Comparative study of major theories of family systems. Discussions of related counseling techniques within these perspectives, through the use of illustrative case material.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 434 Counseling Skills II (Psikolojik Danismanlik Becerileri II) (3+0+2) 4
Review of different theories, concepts, procedures and skills of intervention in depth; providing supervised applications of these skills.
Prerequisite: ED 330.

ED 442 Adult Education (Yetiskin Egitimi) (2+0+2) 3
The state and purposes of adult education in contemporary societies. Selected programs and methods in basic education, citizenship, general education, occupational skills, on-the-job training in services, industry and agriculture. Organization and administration of adult education programs.
Prerequisite: ED 101.

ED 451 Organizational Counseling (Orgutsel Danismanlik) (2+0+2) 3
An introduction to organizational psychology, stressing the systemic understanding of organizational behavior. Discussion of human resources in relation to organizational dynamics through the use of illustrative case studies.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 452 Educational Administration (Egitim Yonetimi) (2+0+2) 3
Theory and research in educational administration. Administrative tasks related to the administrative processes. Leadership behavior in school administration. The organizational analysis of a particular educational setting.
Prerequisite: ED 382.

ED 469 Psychology of Adolescence (Ergenlik Psikolojisi) (3+0+0) 3
Review of research on developmental issues related to the psychology of adolescence. Formulation of research questions dealing with issues and problems of adolescence.
Prerequisite: ED 213.

ED 472 Individual Study (Bireysel Calisma) (1+0+4) 3
Development and implementation of projects or conduction case studies related to individual fields of specialization in education.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 474 Seminar in Counseling (Danismanlik Semineri) (3+0+3) 3
Review and discussion of recent counseling research and practice. In depth discussion of ethical issues involved in counseling practice.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 478 Field Practice (Alan Calismasi) (2+0+5) 4
Supervised field practice in schools or other educational settings. Development and implementation of guidance and psychological counseling projects.
Prerequisite: ED 405.

ED 480-489 Special Topics in Education (Egitimde Ozel Konular) (3+0+0) 3
Special topics of current interest related to education.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ED 490-499 Special Studies in Education (Egitimde Ozel Calismalar) (3+0+0) 3
Special topics selected to suit individual interests of students.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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