M.S. Course Descriptions
SCED 510Educational Imperatives of Science/Mathematics in Social Context
Credit:
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 511Instructional Science for Sc. /Math. Inst.
Credit:
3
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 522International Perspectives in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
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 524Individually Prescribed Science/Mathematics Instruction
Credit:
3
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 531World Agenda in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
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 532Science/Mathematics Education in the Information Society
Credit:
3
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 540Improvement of Mental Skills in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
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 541Measurement of Constructs Relevant to Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
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 544Sc./Math. Curriculum Develop. Study
Credit:
3
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 551Media and Methods in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
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 552Validation and Implementation of Science/Mathematics Courseware
Credit:
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 570Research in Sc./Math. Education.
Credit:
3
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 571Quantitative Methods in Experimental Research
Credit:
3
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 572Readings on Recent Research in Science and Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
Selecting recent research articles from distinguished journals related to students’ research interests in science and mathematics education; reading and discussing these published research studies; writing and presenting a literature review report.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
SCED 574Test Construction in Science and Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
Operational definitions of alterable and stable student characteristics and teacher qualifications relevant to science and mathematics education; constitutive descriptions of structural and dynamic attributes of instructional systems; selection, development, and analysis of various types of items using qualitative methods; assessment and improvement of validity and reliability of instruments using quantitative methods; triangulation of methods, data, researcher and theory.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
SCED 576Qualitative Research Designs in Science and Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
Reading and discussing qualitative research designs in science and mathematics education; analyzing the criteria for rigorous qualitative research; comparing and contrasting selected research designs in terms of purpose and method; writing and presenting a critique of reviewed studies conducted by using different qualitative designs.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
SCED 579Graduate Seminar
Credit:
0
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 579Graduate Seminar in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
-
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, 591-598Special Topics in Science/Mathematics Education
Credit:
3
Directed readings and study aiming at producing a substantial project on a specific area of interest.
SCED 581 Fen Eğitiminde Özel Konular
Credit:
3
SCED 599Guided Research I
Credit:
-
Research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty.
SCED 59AGuided Research II
Credit:
-
Research in the field of Science/Mathematics Education, supervised by faculty.
SCED 690Master's Thesis
Credit:
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Master's Thesis in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education
