Coğrafya Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

1. Classification (Thematic Area): Teacher education with subject specialisation,

2. Classification (Occupational code): ISCO 08 (Secondary education teacher: 2330)

1. Classification (Thematic Area): Teacher education with subject specialisation,

2. Classification (Occupational code): ISCO 08 (Secondary education teacher: 2330)

Geography teaching undergraduate program is a higher education program that covers an eight-year program based on secondary education qualifications and provides education for a specific learning area or profession. Geography Teaching Undergraduate Program is a 4-year undergraduate program that trains geography teachers who have knowledge of teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to geography, measurement and evaluation, as well as producing solutions to physical and human environmental problems dominated by the basic principles and theories of geography. Geography Teacher Education Program aims to train geography teachers with national and universal values, equipped with the skills that the 21st century teacher should have within the framework of the Ministry of National Education Geography Teacher Special Field Competencies, field knowledge, general culture, teaching profession knowledge and positive attitudes towards the teaching profession.

In the Department of Geography Education, theoretical courses are carried out in two geography classrooms equipped with classical and technology-supported materials for 35 students each. Other classrooms of the department are also used when needed. There is a smart board in one of the classrooms where geography courses are conducted and projection devices in other classrooms and laboratories. The classrooms of the Department of Geography Education have sufficient number and size. Although it varies according to the courses, considering that the number of students is between 20-25, the classroom capacities are sufficient. Geomorphology laboratory and Map Knowledge and Applications Classroom, where Physical Geography and Map Knowledge courses are held, have been actively used since the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The Geographic Information Systems laboratory was also opened in the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Until the Geographic Information Systems laboratory became active, the computer laboratories of our Faculty were utilized. As a result, the program has two instructional technology classrooms, 2 laboratories, 1 map application classroom and 1 library. As a result, the classrooms have sufficient number, size and infrastructure for the related courses. The library is also used as a meeting and seminar room when necessary. Learning in the program; mainly formal and some courses are given in the form of distance education. In addition, applied trainings are carried out in the laboratory within the program.

• knows the concepts related to geography and can explain the relationships between concepts.
• has the ability to evaluate the nature, source, limits and accuracy of scientific and geographical knowledge, and establishes mutual relationships between them.
• knows and applies teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to geography education, as well as teaching materials and measurement and evaluation techniques.
• has the ability to identify and improve students' social and cultural development, learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
• teaches geography based on human-environment relations by emphasizing the meaning and importance of the geographical environment.
• takes responsibility for raising awareness of society on fundamental rights, cultural and universal values, social justice and the environment.
• has the ability to access original sources of information about geography courses, to distinguish and analyze them from others.
• Identifies and applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics, individual differences, subject characteristics and geographical achievements of students.
• Takes different responsibilities both individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to geography teaching.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by following scientific innovations and keeping his / her knowledge about the field up-to-date.
• Due to the nature of geography, it is sensitive to the events and developments on the agenda of society and the world and follows these events and developments carefully.
• Makes self-evaluation on the basis of the competencies that geography teachers should have and acts in accordance with professional ethical values.
• Informs expert or non-expert audience groups on issues related to the natural and human environment, conveys their thoughts, problems and solution methods clearly in written and oral form.
• Has the knowledge and awareness of observing scientific, social and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data related to natural and human environment.
• Has advanced skills, attitudes and behaviors that bring solutions to the social and economic problems of the country by considering the national strategies of the country.

Graduates possess the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

1. Communication in the mother tongue,

2. Mathematical competence and basic competences in science/technology,

3. Digital competence,

4. Personal, social and learning to learn,

5. Social and civic competences,

6. Initiative and entrepreneurship,

7. Cultural diversity and expression.

1. Measurement and evaluation methods, types of exams and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

2. Different methods such as homework, project, application, midterm and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.

3. Letter and/or numeric grading systems are used in the evaluation of student success.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.
• “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report” containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their “Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports” for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public.

In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

1. To graduate from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and to meet the admission requirements for undergraduate programmes of higher education institutions.

2. To be placed in the relevant undergraduate programme of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

3. To have obtained sufficient points as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for the programmes of higher education institutions that accept students with special aptitude exam, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, and to have succeeded in the special aptitude exam.

4. To be placed in undergraduate programmes that are the continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.

1. Those who have a bachelor's degree can continue their studies in master's programmes and, if they meet the relevant requirements, in doctoral and proficiency in art programmes accepted with a bachelor's degree.

2. Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programmes offered by the higher education institutions where they are studying. Students enrolled in double major programmes can take courses from two diploma programmes simultaneously and if they are successful, they can receive two separate undergraduate diplomas.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programmes, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1.Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board.

The qualification is valid at all times.