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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
IKO 659ARGUMENTATION IN SCIENCE EDUCATION3 + 03rd Semester10

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Doctorate Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective This course deals with how arguments (i.e. logical statements which attempt to prove something) are structured and arranged. We will be concerned with determining what is logically correct and what is fallacious reasoning, using Stephen Toulmin's system of analyzing arguments. In addition, we will consider what makes arguments, strong and effective (in a field science). A portion of the course will be devoted to discussing how arguments are used in science education. During the course students will analyze, orally and in writing, arguments from texts and from everyday life (editorials, speeches, materials from other courses, etc.). The major project for the course involves constructing a comprehensive research on issues of science and technology in the curriculum about for oral and written presentation.
Course Content
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1They will examine master thesis, dissertations and reseaches about special topic in science education.
2They will compare the existing methods of analysis used qualitative and quantitative studies of special topic in science education.
3They will discuss the results of present studies in science education with their colleagues.
4They will make a plan in the field of science education.
5They will collect data for their study and analyze them.
6They will report and present their data of their study.
7They will evaluate studies about science education by their peers.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)4728
Assignments440160
Mid-terms11515
Final examination11515
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






260

10
COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2016-2017 Fall1ZEHA YAKAR
Details 2015-2016 Fall1ZEHA YAKAR
Details 2013-2014 Fall1ZEHA YAKAR
Details 2012-2013 Spring1ZEHA YAKAR
Details 2012-2013 Fall1ZEHA YAKAR


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
IKO 659 ARGUMENTATION IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2016-2017 Fall
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Prof. Dr. ZEHA YAKAR zyakar@pau.edu.tr EGT A0010 %
Goals This course deals with how arguments (i.e. logical statements which attempt to prove something) are structured and arranged. We will be concerned with determining what is logically correct and what is fallacious reasoning, using Stephen Toulmin's system of analyzing arguments. In addition, we will consider what makes arguments, strong and effective (in a field science). A portion of the course will be devoted to discussing how arguments are used in science education. During the course students will analyze, orally and in writing, arguments from texts and from everyday life (editorials, speeches, materials from other courses, etc.). The major project for the course involves constructing a comprehensive research on issues of science and technology in the curriculum about for oral and written presentation.
Content
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Argumentation in Science Education
2 Cognitive Foundations of Learning Argumentation
3 Methodological Foundations in the Study of Argumentation in Science Classrooms
4 What can argumentation tell us about epistemology
5 Designing argumentation learning environment
6 Analysis of argumentation
7 Social Aspect of argumentation
8 Quality argumentation and epistemic criteria
9 Argumentation in socio scientific contexts
10 The role of moral reasoning in argumentation
11 Technology-enhanced learning environments to support students' argumentation
12 Technology-enhanced learning environments to support students' argumentation
13 Science teacher education and profesional development in argumentation
14 Science teacher education and profesional development in argumentation
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes