Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The aim is to educate prospective science teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and qualities required by the teaching profession and to equip them professionally and technologically in order for our country to be among the developed countries and compete with these countries. Additionally, it aims to contribute to the training of science teachers and academicians who are confident, adaptable to current conditions, capable of identifying problems and finding effective solutions, open to innovative practices, capable of analytical thinking, able to follow current educational approaches, and adapt them to teaching, perceiving science as a way of life, and being literate in science and technology. More generally, the objectives of the program are as follows:
• To maximize students' use of knowledge and skills in science education during the learning period.
• To follow relevant scientific and technological developments.
• To organize appropriate educational environments considering students' individual differences and developmental characteristics.
• To implement practices that support students' higher-order thinking skills.
• To include practices that develop scientific literacy levels and understanding of the nature of science, which are important in today's science education standards.
• To have the necessary professional competence.
• To train science teachers who value human rights, democracy, and ethic

• Education and teaching are conducted formally in regular classroom settings, laboratories, and through distance education.

• Possesses professional knowledge in the field of science education.
• Has knowledge of the nature of science, history of science, philosophy of science, scientific method, and the characteristics, sources, limits, validity, and reliability of scientific knowledge.
• Is knowledgeable about science teaching programs, instructional strategies, methods and techniques, and assessment methods used in the field.
• Is informed about national and international legislation and practices related to science education and keeps up with developments in this field.
• Accesses and effectively utilizes resources related to science education.
• Examines events and phenomena related to science education by conceptualizing them and interpreting and evaluating data using scientific methods and techniques.
• Is aware of students' developmental and learning characteristics and learning difficulties, and plans instruction accordingly.
• Implements current instructional approaches aimed at imparting subject matter knowledge and laboratory skills.
• Identifies, analyzes, and develops solution proposals based on evidence and research for problems related to science education.
• Integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields through the engineering design process and effectively uses interdisciplinary science teaching approaches.
• Takes responsibility for effectively solving complex problems that arise in practice, both through participation in group work and individually.
• Assumes responsibility for their own learning by effectively utilizing ways of accessing information and develops a lifelong learning habit.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to current events and developments in society and the world, and plans and implements professional projects and activities for their social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
• Acts in accordance with laws, regulations, and legislation related to democracy, human rights, social, scientific, professional ethics, and duties, rights, and responsibilities related to the field.

• Science literacy competency,
• Digital literacy,
• Competency in learning how to learn,
• Pedagogical content knowledge and skill competency,
• Entrepreneurship competency,
• Citizenship competency

• Students are subject to midterm and end-of-semester exams for each course. The contribution to the final grade is 40% for the midterm exam and 60% for the end-of-semester exam. All exams are evaluated out of 100 points. There is a requirement to score at least 50 points in the end-of-semester exam. Students who receive a minimum grade of 60 in a course are considered to have passed that course. Students who fail have the right to take a makeup exam. Students who fail the makeup exam must retake the relevant semester. To graduate from the department, students must take the courses specified in the program (240 credits) and pass these courses

For the oversight of the quality of higher education programs:

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, teaching, and other activities carried out at higher education institutions.

Each year, "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions are published based on criteria set by YÖK. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Every year, the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published by YÖK. These reports, including 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 provided according to the "Principles and Procedures for Ensuring the Quality of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

Creation and Approval of Teaching Programs:

YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs at higher education institutions.

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

After the approval of the curriculum of the National Core Education Programs by the relevant Dean's Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions upon YÖK's approval.

Assessment and Evaluation:

The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students are conducted according to the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

Certification:

Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's diploma upon successful completion of the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

Self-Evaluation and External Evaluation:

Higher education institutions, within the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (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. Additionally, accreditation decisions given by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK demonstrate that the quality assurance of programs has been ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by legislation.

Teacher Training Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (EPDAD) Start: 01.05.2023 / End: 01.05.2025

FOR TURKISH STUDENTS: Under the regulations determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK), admission to this program is conducted through a centralized exam system called ÖSYS. After students indicate their program preferences, they are placed in relevant programs by the Assessment, Selection, and Placement Center based on their scores from this exam.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students are admitted to this program based on internationally recognized exam results such as SAT I, ACT, GCE, etc., or in accordance with the relevant guidelines from our university or universities in Turkey, through the Foreign Student Exam.

FOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: Admission of exchange students is carried out within the framework of bilateral agreements signed between BEU and partner universities (Erasmus, Farabi, Mevlana, or General Academic Protocol).

FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS: Special students may enroll in the courses offered in this program with the approval of the relevant academic unit. Since some courses at our university are taught in English, students must also demonstrate English Language Proficiency to enroll in these courses.

Graduates from our program are appointed as "Science Teachers" to official/private primary and secondary schools under the Ministry of National Education. Additionally, they can serve as academics or subject matter experts in the Science Education Departments of Education Faculties. Furthermore, Science Education Teachers who graduate from this department can also take on roles such as writing, editing, proofreading, consulting, and management in various media organizations, utilizing their knowledge and expertise in the field of Science.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

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

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Undergraduate Education

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

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

Qualification is continuous