Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4EMB016Material Design in Teaching2+2+03506.11.2026
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 main objective of this course is to equip prospective primary school teachers with the skills to effectively design, develop, and evaluate teaching materials, and to enable them to apply these skills in different learning environments and disciplines. Within the scope of the course, prospective teachers will learn the basic concepts and principles of material design, how to use technologies employed in the design of digital and tangible materials, and how to design materials for effective learning environments using current technologies. Furthermore, prospective teachers will gain the ability to design subject-specific and interdisciplinary materials, and to improve and refine designs by evaluating the designed materials and using feedback to enhance their effectiveness.
Course Content This course is part of the primary school teacher training program and aims to equip prospective teachers with the skills to design, develop, and evaluate teaching materials. Within the scope of the course, prospective teachers will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of material design, how to use technologies in designing digital and tangible materials, and how to design materials for effective learning environments using current technologies. Furthermore, prospective teachers will gain the ability to design subject-specific and interdisciplinary materials, and to improve and refine these materials by evaluating feedback to enhance their effectiveness.
Course Methods and Techniques In the teaching process, methodological techniques such as narration, question-answer, gamification, group studies, case study method and brainstorming will be included.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Gülfem Muşlu Kaygısız gulfem.muslu@hku.edu.tr
Associate Prof.Dr. Özlem Üzümcü ozlem.uzumcu@hku.edu.tr
Asist Prof.Dr. Nurgül ERBAĞCI nurgul.erbagci@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Pixton, Storyjumper, Google arts and Culture, Chatgpt, Gemini, Canva
Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated edition). Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes The course is conducted in a format that supports theoretical knowledge of instructional material design with practical design and development activities. Students are expected to design, develop, and evaluate digital and tangible instructional materials by considering instructional objectives, learner characteristics, and learning environments. The course incorporates current approaches such as digital storytelling, animation, gamification, augmented reality, artificial intelligence-supported applications, and three-dimensional material design. The materials prepared by students are further developed and improved through presentation and feedback processes.
Documents Ders izlencesi, haftalık ders sunumları, öğretim teknolojileri ve materyal tasarımına ilişkin temel kaynaklar, bilimsel makaleler, öğretim materyali örnekleri, görsel tasarım ilkelerine yönelik uygulama materyalleri, dijital öğretim araçları ve ilgili görsel-işitsel kaynaklar.
Assignments Öğretim materyallerinin incelenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi, materyal tasarım ilkelerine uygun iki ve üç boyutlu öğretim materyalleri geliştirme, dijital öğretim materyalleri hazırlama, bireysel ve grup çalışmaları, geliştirilen materyallerin sunulması ve belirlenen ölçütler doğrultusunda değerlendirilmesine yönelik uygulama ödevleri.
Exams Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavı kapsamında öğretim materyali tasarımının temel kavramları, tasarım ilke ve öğeleri, öğretim teknolojileri, materyal seçimi, geliştirilmesi ve değerlendirilmesine ilişkin teorik bilgiler ile özgün öğretim materyali tasarlama ve geliştirme becerilerinin yazılı ve uygulamalı olarak değerlendirilmesi.

Course Category
Education %100
Field %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
Assignment 1 % 50
Project 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 4 60
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Assignments 1 4 4
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 144

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands the basic concepts and principles of material design.
2 It uses technologies used in designing digital materials.
3 Designs digital materials for effective learning environments using current technologies.
4 Can use different materials and tools to design concrete materials.
5 Designs material that is specific to the course and can be used interdisciplinary.
6 Knows in which part of the course the relevant materials will be used to create an effective learning environment.
7 Evaluating the designed materials and recycling them so that they can be used more effectively Have the ability to develop and improve designs using notifications.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Week 1: Introduction and Course Overview | - Introduction to the aims and scope of the course | - Explanation of course materials and assessment methods Reviewing the course syllabus and core readings. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
2 Week 2: Use of Visuals and Preparing Presentations | - Types of presentations and presentation tools | - Designing posters | - Creating word clouds | - Creating infographics Reviewing sources on the use of visuals and principles of presentation design. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
3 Week 3: Basic Concepts and Principles of Instructional Material Design | - Basic concepts of instructional material design | - The role of instructional materials in classroom communication | - Using instructional materials with different teaching methods and techniques Reading about the fundamental concepts and principles of instructional material design. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
4 Week 4: Digital Storytelling | - Digital storytelling techniques | - Using digital stories in education Examining examples of digital storytelling. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
5 Week 5: Types of Instructional Materials and Evaluation Criteria | - Criteria for evaluating instructional materials | - Types of two-dimensional visual materials | - Written materials | - Types of three-dimensional materials Reviewing types of instructional materials and evaluation criteria. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
6 Week 6: Animation | - Basic principles of animation | - Using animation in education Researching examples of animation in education. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
7 Week 7: Examining Examples of Concrete Materials | - Preparing two-dimensional visual and written materials; student presentations of their work Examining two-dimensional concrete materials and preparing presentations. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
8 Week 8: Midterm Exam Reviewing the topics covered for the midterm exam. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
9 Week 9: Simulation and Augmented Reality | - The role of simulations in education | - Sample simulations and course resources Examining simulation and augmented reality applications in education. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
10 Week 10: Designing Concrete Materials | - Designing three-dimensional instructional materials such as models, mock-ups and dioramas Examining examples and design principles for three-dimensional materials. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
11 Week 11: Games and Gamification | - Digital game applications in the classroom | - Sample game and gamification designs Researching educational digital games and gamification examples. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
12 Week 12: Examining Examples of Concrete Materials | - Student presentations of work prepared as models, mock-ups and dioramas Preparing models, scale models, and dioramas for presentation. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
13 Week 13: Artificial Intelligence | - AI applications | - Creating images | - Creating videos | - Sample designs Examining examples of AI-assisted image and video creation in teaching. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
14 Week 14: Examining Examples of Concrete Materials | - Student presentations of work prepared with real objects, manipulatives, toys and construction sets Preparing materials made with real objects, manipulatives, and construction materials for presentation. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.
15 Week 15: Art and Other Digital Applications | - Google Arts and Culture | - Using mathematics applications in teaching | - "İlk Okuma Yazma Öğreniyorum" (early literacy application) | - Twinkl, etc. | - Introducing related web tools and hands-on practice Examining examples of arts-related and other digital instructional applications. Demirel, Ö., & Altun, E. (Eds.). (2019). Instructional technologies and material design (updated ed.). Pegem Akademi.

 
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 2 1 4 1 3 1 2 4 2 1 1 1 1
C2 1 2 2 1 1 5 1 1 1 2 2 1 1
C3 3 3 2 1 4 1 3 5 3 1 2 2 3 2 2 1 1 1
C4 2 3 3 2 5 2 1 1 2 4 1 1 3 3
C5 4 2 1 1 4 1 3 4 3 2 5 1 3 1 1 2 1 1
C6 3 3 2 4 5 4 4 3 1 1
C7 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 4 4 1 1 2 3 5 1

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