Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ESN071School Family and Community Cooperation2+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 397
The general aim of this course is for the prospective teacher to gain knowledge regarding the definition, scope, and importance of school-family-community cooperation; the legal foundations of such cooperation; the duties and responsibilities of schools and families in this partnership; family participation in education; the planning of activities to enhance school-family-community cooperation; and the current state of school-family-community cooperation in Turkey.
Course Content Definition, scope, and importance of school-family-community cooperation; legal bases for school-family-community cooperation; duties and responsibilities of schools and families regarding school-family cooperation; family participation in education; planning activities to enhance school-family-community cooperation; and the state of school-family-community cooperation in Turkey.
Course Methods and Techniques Each class will begin with the instructor introducing the weekly course content. The teaching process will utilize lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and case studies, and will incorporate group discussions. Therefore, it is mandatory to complete preparatory work on the topic to be covered prior to the class.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Nurgül ERBAĞCI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Karaçöp, A. (2020). Teori ve uygulamalarıyla eğitimde aile katılımı. Pegem Akademi.
Şimşek, N. (2025). Eğitimde güçlü bir ortaklık: Okul-aile iş birliği. Eğiten Kitap
Course Notes This course is conducted in the classroom for two hours per week. No classes will be held during the midterm examination week; therefore, the course will be actively in session for a total of 14 weeks. In the event that a scheduled class time coincides with an official public holiday, or if the instructor is away for professional commitments such as conferences or seminars, a make-up session will be provided.
Classes will begin promptly and consist of two instructional hours. If you arrive late, you may join the class, provided you request permission to enter within the first 15 minutes.

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 6 84
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 116

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 It explains the definition, scope, importance, and legal basis of cooperation among schools, families, and the community.
2 It explains the duties and responsibilities of the school and the family.
3 Plans activities aimed at fostering cooperation among school, family, and community.
4 It evaluates the state of school-family-community cooperation in Turkey.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Description - -
2 Definition, scope, and importance of school-family-community cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
3 Legal bases for school-family-community cooperation; principles of school-family cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
4 Forms of family participation in education Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
5 The impact of cultural and geographical differences on school-family cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
6 Parental attitudes Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
7 Effective communication skills in school-family Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
8 Midterm exam
9 Communicating with parents holding different attitudes – case studies Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
10 Community participation in education; roles and responsibilities of the family and school in school-family-community cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
11 Barriers to school-family-community cooperation and solutions Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
12 The state of school-family-community cooperation in Turkey Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
13 Planning activities to enhance school-community cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
14 Planning activities to enhance school-community cooperation Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025
15 Practical examples and student presentations Review of topics, preliminary readings Karaçöp,2020; Şimşek,2025

 
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 2 3 3 4 1 3 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 3 4 3 1 3 1 2 3
In1 2 3 2 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 3 1 2 1 2 4
In2 2 3 2 4 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 3 2 4 2 3 3 1 2 1 3 3
In3 3 3 3 3 1 4 3 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 3 5 3 2 3 1 2 3
In4 2 3 4 4 2 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 3 4 4 2 1 3 1 1 3

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