Pedagogical Formation (Teaching Certificate Program)
Pedagogical formation is a program that equips students with the educational science competencies required for the teaching profession. Students of our department can take these courses at the Marmara University Faculty of Education starting from the third semester. Participation is voluntary. However, to complete the program, students must pass all of the designated courses.
Pedagogical formation courses appear on the student's transcript as pedagogical formation courses and are included in the graduation grade point average. For students who complete the program, the statement "Has completed pedagogical formation education." is written on the back of the diploma. For graduates who did not take pedagogical formation during their studies, the Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program for graduates continues to be offered.
The field of hair and beauty has a strong educational dimension by its very nature. Throughout their careers, graduates frequently take on teaching roles such as training apprentices and course trainees, delivering brand and product training, and serving as instructors in certified courses. Pedagogical formation turns expertise in the field into effective teaching skill. It does so by building educational science competencies such as instructional methods, measurement and evaluation, classroom management, and guidance.
For this reason, pedagogical formation offers a significant advantage to students who wish to pursue teaching or training careers. Graduates with teaching competence can provide higher quality instruction both in formal education and in private courses and certificate programs. They also have a stronger foundation for moving into an academic career. Pedagogical formation further contributes to the professionalization and institutionalization of the field through education.
The courses included in pedagogical formation education are listed below. In the table, T stands for theory hours, P for practice hours, and C for credits. The courses total 40 ECTS.
Courses in Pedagogical Formation Education
|
Course Title |
T |
P |
C |
ECTS |
|
Introduction to Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Principles and Methods of Instruction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Classroom Management |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
|
Special Teaching Methods |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Guidance and Special Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Measurement and Evaluation in Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Educational Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
|
Instructional Technologies |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
|
Teaching Practice |
1 |
8 |
5 |
10 |
|
TOTAL |
23 |
8 |
27 |
40 |
Course Descriptions
The descriptions below are based on "Courses in Pedagogical Formation Education", the annex (Annex 1) to the YÖK letter dated 02.01.2023.
Introduction to Education (3+0, 4 ECTS)
This course introduces education, instruction, learning, the teaching profession, the school, and the education system from various perspectives. Topics include:
- Basic concepts related to education, instruction, and learning
- Aims and functions of education, and its relationship with other fields and sciences
- Legal, social, cultural, historical, political, economic, philosophical, ethical, and psychological foundations of education
- Research methods in educational sciences
- The school and the classroom as teaching and learning environments
- Teaching as a profession and professional ethics in teaching
- Current developments in teacher education
- Key trends in schooling and education in the twenty-first century
Principles and Methods of Instruction (3+0, 4 ECTS)
The course covers basic concepts related to teaching and learning. Its scope includes:
- Principles, models, strategies, methods, and techniques of teaching and learning
- Setting goals and objectives, selecting and organizing content, and instructional materials
- Instructional planning and lesson plans
- Theories and approaches related to instruction
- Teaching and learning in effective schools, and achievement in learning
- Assessment of classroom learning
- Ethical principles in the teaching and learning process
Classroom Management (2+0, 3 ECTS)
The course covers basic concepts of classroom management. Its scope includes:
- Physical, social, and psychological dimensions of the classroom
- Classroom rules and discipline, and major classroom management models
- Managing student behavior
- Communication and interaction in the classroom, student motivation, and time management
- The teacher as an instructional leader, and managing teacher and parent meetings
- Creating a positive classroom and learning climate
- Case studies by school level
Special Teaching Methods (3+0, 4 ECTS)
Building on general principles and methods of instruction, the course introduces the concepts, strategies, methods, tools, materials, and techniques specific to a particular field. Its scope includes:
- Examining the field-specific curriculum, learning environments, and instructional materials
- The assessment process
- Planning and implementing activities through approaches such as the project approach, multiple intelligences theory, effective learning, problem-based learning, and cooperative learning
Guidance and Special Education (3+0, 4 ECTS)
The scope of the course includes:
- The place of guidance services in education and a brief history of guidance
- Models and approaches in guidance, and the comprehensive developmental guidance program
- Educational, career, and personal guidance
- The role and function of the teacher in classroom guidance
- Basic concepts, principles, historical development, and legal regulations of special education
- Screening, referral, diagnosis, and assessment in special education
- Individualized instruction, inclusion, and supportive special education services
- Family involvement in special education
- Ethical principles in guidance and special education
Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3+0, 4 ECTS)
The scope of the course includes:
- The place and importance of measurement and evaluation in education, and basic concepts
- Psychometric properties of measurement tools (validity, reliability, usability)
- Developing measurement tools for classroom use
- Developing and administering achievement tests
- Interpreting test results and giving feedback
- Test and item analysis, evaluation, and grading
Educational Psychology (3+0, 4 ECTS)
The scope of the course includes:
- Basic concepts of psychology and educational psychology, and research methods in educational psychology
- Developmental theories, domains, and processes, and individual differences in development
- Basic concepts related to learning, and factors affecting learning
- Learning theories and motivation in the learning process
Instructional Technologies (2+0, 3 ECTS)
The scope of the course includes:
- Information technologies in education
- The instructional process, classification of instructional technologies, and theoretical approaches
- New trends in learning approaches, and contemporary literacies
- Instructional technologies as tools and materials
- Designing instructional materials and thematic instructional materials
- Building a field-specific learning object repository, and criteria for evaluating instructional materials
Teaching Practice (1+8, 10 ECTS)
Students observe the practice school and classroom from various perspectives and report their observations. Observation topics include:
- The physical and institutional structure of the school
- Duties and responsibilities of administrators, teachers, and other staff
- The school's relations with the community
- Physical, social, educational, and psychological aspects of the classroom, and the school curriculum
- The teacher's daily lessons and activities, and a day in the life of students at school
Students also carry out the following:
- Micro-teaching using field-specific methods
- Planning a lesson independently, and developing activities and materials
- Preparing the learning environment and managing the classroom
- Measurement, evaluation, and reflection
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