Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ESN06821st Century Skills and Teaching2+0+02403.11.2026
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 To raise awareness among teacher candidates about 21st century skills and to support the development and teaching of these skills.
Course Content The course content includes: different approaches to 21st-century skills and the introduction of these skills according to these approaches, the necessity and importance of 21st-century skills; approaches to teaching 21st-century skills; and the assessment of 21st-century skills.
In this course, skills that will enable you to critically address complex real-life problems, use digital tools and social media effectively, and work harmoniously with others will be discussed. In this regard, examples of good practices that positively affect student motivation and success will be presented in the course. Additionally, strategies for 21st century skills will be introduced and put into practice through in-class activities.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will begin with the instructor introducing the weekly course content. The teaching process will utilize lecturing and question-and-answer methods, and classroom discussions will be encouraged. Examples of practical applications using the jigsaw technique will be examined. Additionally, some weeks will utilize open spaces on campus for practical examples.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Melike Uçar
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
Course Notes Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
Within the scope of the course, presentations prepared by the instructor and supporting teaching materials related to the weekly course topics are used.
Documents Ders kapsamında, haftalık ders konularına yönelik öğretim elemanı tarafından hazırlanan sunular ve destekleyici öğretim materyalleri kullanılmaktadır.
Assignments Ödev bulunmamaktadır.
Exams -Ara Sınav (Vize) (%40) Sınav kapsamı 1. ve 7. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır. Sınavınız yazılı sınav şeklinde yapılacak olup açık uçlu sorulardan oluşacaktır. -Final- (%60) Sınav kapsamı 7. ve 15. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır. Sınavınız yazılı sınav şeklinde yapılacak olup vize sonrasındaki konular ağırlıkta olmak üzere çoktan seçmeli sorulardan oluşacaktır.

Course Category
Education %50
Field %50

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 14 2 28
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 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands 21st century skills and the importance of acquiring these skills.
2 Designs learning environments that support the development of 21st century skills.
3 Defines 21 century skills learning methods and strategies.
4 Recognizes the importance of technology in the development of 21st century skills and integrates technology into the teaching plan
5 It develops activities aimed at improving 21st-century skills.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction, introduction, preliminary information check - -
2 Concept of skill, skill mismatch, place of skill in curriculum Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
3 Skill teaching Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
4 Theoretical frameworks-definitions regarding 21st century skills Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
5 Critical Thinking Skills and Teaching Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
6 Examples of practices for developing critical thinking skills - article critique Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
7 Problem-solving skills and teaching. Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
8 Midterm
9 Applications to improve Problem Solving Skills - human knot, egg breaking activity, missing sensory organ activity Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
10 Creative thinking skills, Applications to improve creative thinking skills Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
11 Collaboration skills and teaching - Examples of best practices for developing these skills. Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
12 Communication skills and teaching - Examples of practices to develop these skills. Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
13 Information, Media and Technology Skills: Information literacy, Information and technology competence, Media and information literacy Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
14 Applications for developing Information, Media and Technology skills. Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.
15 Career and life skills Work on the relevant concepts and principles. Ormancı, Ü., & Çepni, S. (Eds.). (2021). 21st Century Skills and Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Nobel Academic Publishing.

 
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
C1 2
C2 4 3 1 3 1 3 2 4 1 2
C3 4 3 1 4 1 2 3 3 1 2
C4 3 2 1 3 3 2 4 1 2
C5 4 3 1 3 1 3 2 4 1 3

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