Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ESN070Thinking Skills and Training2+0+02413.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general purpose of this course is for teacher candidates to have knowledge and skills about the definition of thinking, ways of thinking, the approach to philosophy with children, the place and importance of thinking education in education, the factors affecting thinking skills, the definition, stages and dimensions of creative thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, skills, and application suggestions made for these skills in the primary school period.
Course Content Definition of thinking, ways of thinking, approach to philosophy with children, place and importance of thinking education in education, factors affecting thinking skills, definition, stages and dimensions of creative thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills, application suggestions for these skills in primary school period.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will begin with the instructor introducing you to the weekly course content. During the teaching process, lectures, question-answer, case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included. Therefore, it is mandatory to do preliminary work on the topic to be covered before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Nurgül EEBAĞCI https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/nurgul-cakmak/ nurgul.erbagxi@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Fisher, R. (2022). Çocuklara düşünmeyi öğretmek. Pegem Akademi.
Dilekli, Y. (2019). Etkinliklerle düşünme öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes Below are suggestions on how you can participate in class:
? Follow the weekly class flow and make your preparations.
? Be sure to write down important notes discussed in class in your notebooks.

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 116

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the definition of thinking, modes of thinking, and the place and importance of thinking education within the educational system.
2 Explains the "philosophy with children" approach.
3 Analyzes the factors that influence thinking skills.
4 Explains the definitions, stages, and dimensions of creative thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Beceri 
5 Designs activity and practice proposals aimed at developing thinking skills for the primary school level.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction of the Course
2 Definition of thinking, its importance, types, factors affecting thinking skills Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
3 Scope of definition of analytical thinking (Comparison skill, classification skill) Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
4 Analytical thinking (Part-whole relationship, sequencing skills, cause-effect relationships) Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
5 Definition and scope of critical thinking (controlling and questioning the reliability of data, ability to explain reasons) Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
6 Critical thinking skills (Prediction skills, generalization skills) Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
7 Definition and scope of creative thinking skills Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
8 Midterm exam
9 Creative thinking skills, activity planning and implementation Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
10 Problem solving and decision making skills Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
11 Problem solving skills, activity planning and implementation Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
12 Decision making skills, activity planning and implementation Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
13 Reflective thinking skill definition and scope Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
14 Philosophy with children, ways to develop thinking skills Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022
15 General review, evaluation of the activities performed Review of topics, preliminary readings Dilekli, 2019; Fisher, 2022

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
All 4 3 2 4 3 3 3 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
In1 4 3 2 5 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
In2 3 3 2 4 3 2 2 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 1 2
In3 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 2 3 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
In4 4 3 2 5 4 3 3 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
Sk5 5 4 3 4 3 5 3 2 5 3 4 2 4 3 3 1 4 2 2 2 3 1 1 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant