Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5ESN301Life Studies Teaching3+0+03403.11.2026
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 Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general aim of this course is for the teacher candidate to learn the purpose, concept and content of the Life Science course, the historical development of the Life Science course in Turkey and the approaches to the Life Science course in other countries; Life Sciences curriculum ` s achievements, skills, concepts, etc. examination in terms of features, the distribution of the themes in the program and the achievements of the themes according to classes, basic teaching skills in teaching Life Sciences, teaching strategies, studies-examples on the use of teaching methods and techniques in the Life Sciences course, the use of resources and materials in teaching Life Sciences, to ensure that students have knowledge and skills regarding values and democracy education, exemplary practices of the Life Sciences Program and evaluation of in-class activities.
Course Content Purpose, concept and content of the Life Studies lesson, the historical development of the Life Studies lesson in Turkey and the approaches to the Life Studies lesson in other countries; Acquisitions, skills, concepts, etc. of the Life Studies curriculum. examination in terms of features, the themes in the program and the distribution of the gains included in the themes according to the classes, basic teaching skills in life studies teaching, teaching strategies, studies-examples on the use of teaching methods and techniques in the Life Studies course, the use of resources and materials in the Life Science teaching, the Life Studies course values and democracy education, exemplary practices related to the Life Studies Program and evaluation of classroom activities.
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 ERBAĞCI https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/nurgul-cakmak/ nurgul.erbagci@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Binbaşıoğlu, C. (2003). Hayat bilgisi öğretimi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Gültekin, M. (2015). Hayat bilgisi öğretimi. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
Güleryüz, H. (2008). Hayat bilgisi öğretimi ve programı. Pegem Akademi.
Sönmez, V. (2010). Hayat bilgisi öğretimi ve öğretmen kılavuzu: yeni programa göre düzenlenmiş ders planı örnekleri. Anı Yayıncılık
Aktepe, V., & Gündüz, M. (Ed.). (2022). Kuramdan uygulamaya hayat bilgisi öğretimi (6. baskı). Pegem Akademi.
Karadeniz, O., & Faiz, M. (Ed.). (2022). Eğitsel oyunlarla hayat bilgisi öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.
Özdemir, C., & Oğuz Namdar, A. (Ed.). (2022). Hayat bilgisi öğretiminde alternatif eğitim uygulamaları. Eğiten Kitap.
Yaşaroğlu, C. (Ed.). (2025). Maarif modeli çerçevesinde hayat bilgisi öğretimi (2. baskı). 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 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 20 20
Presentation 1 8 8
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 123

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Explains the purpose, content, concepts, and historical development of the Life Studies course.
2 Examines and evaluates the Life Studies curriculum based on learning outcomes, skills, concepts, themes, and grade levels.
3 Explains the characteristics of fundamental teaching strategies, methods, techniques, and assessment approaches used in Life Studies instruction, and relates them to appropriate contexts.
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4 Designs activities for values ??education, democracy education, and skill instruction within the Life Studies course.
5 Selects and uses resources and materials for the Life Studies course in a manner appropriate to the intended purpose.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction
2 The importance and purposes of the Life Sciences course and the historical development of the Life Sciences course. Researching and reading about the importance and objectives of life studies Aktepe ve Gündüz, 2022; Gültekin, 2015
3 The importance and purposes of the Life Sciences course and the historical development of the Life Sciences course. Examination of the *Hayat Bilgisi* (Life Studies) Course Curriculum TYMM Common Framework Text, TYMM Life Studies Course Curriculum
4 Constructivism in Life Sciences Course and Teaching Strategies, Methods and Techniques Used in This Course Reviewing and revisiting course materials on teaching principles and methods Aktepe and Gündüz, 2022; MoNE (Ministry of National Education) Life Studies Course Curriculum
5 Values and Skills Education in Life Sciences Course Reviewing the content of the course on material design in instruction Aktepe and Gündüz, 2022; MoNE (Ministry of National Education) Life Studies Course Curriculum
6 Values ??and skills education in the "Life Studies" (Hayat Bilgisi) course Examination of the skills and values ??included in the Life Studies (Hayat Bilgisi) curriculum Aktepe and Gündüz, 2022; MoNE (Ministry of National Education) Life Studies Course Curriculum
7 Concept instruction, as well as assessment and evaluation, in the Life Studies course Examination of the concepts included in the Life Studies (Hayat Bilgisi) curriculum Aktepe and Gündüz, 2022; MoNE (Ministry of National Education) Life Studies Course Curriculum
8 Midterm Week
9 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
10 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
11 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
12 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
13 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
14 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum
15 Life Science Lesson Teaching Practices Lesson plan and material preparation TYMM Life Studies Curriculum

 
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 5 3 2 4 2 4 3 1 4 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 1 2 3
In1 5 1 2 4 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 3
In2 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 1 4 2 3 2 4 2 1 1 4 2 1 2 2 1 2 3
In3 5 3 2 5 2 4 3 2 4 3 4 2 3 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
Sk4 4 3 2 3 1 5 3 1 5 4 4 2 4 3 2 1 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 4
Sk5 4 3 2 2 2 4 4 1 4 4 3 2 3 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 2 1 2 2

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