Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO-08 (2330)

ISCO-08 (2330)

The aim of the Science Education program is to educate teachers to become devoted to their profession who have the qualifications required by their profession and have a positive attitude towards their profession, setting a good model for their students in their personal and professional lives, keen on following the innovations in their field, continuously improving their knowledge and skills, efficiently use their time, have effective communication skills, are creative and able to produce solutions to educational problems.

In line with these objectives, scientific studies carried out in the department aim to follow innovations in the field of science education, seek solutions to problems and further increase the quality of education.

Education is carried out according to the principles of formal education and is enriched with distance education-supported materials when necessary. In addition, teaching practices are carried out in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and community service practices are carried out in different institutions.

1. Pre-service science teachers learn to use their scientific knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics at the highest level in teaching practices.
2. Pre-service science teachers learn to use effectively their skills of defining learning and teaching problems, modeling and solving these problems in the field of science education
3. Pre-service science teachers demonstrate the ability to design, implement, measure and analyze a process in line with a certain target in the field of science education.
4. Pre-service science teachers learn to evaluate the impacts of socio-scientific problems in technology, health, safety and environment in science education within a global and social framework.
5. Pre-service science teachers learn to use scientific process, higher order thinking and decision-making skills in science learning and teaching practices.
6. Pre-service science teachers learn to use contemporary teaching methods and assessment techniques with the support of information technologies in science learning and teaching practices.
7. Pre-service science teachers learn to conduct disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork in science learning and teaching practices.
8. Pre-service science teachers learn to show commitment to their own professional development as a lifelong learner.
9. Pre-service science teachers learn to exhibit the characteristics that a scientifically literate individual should have.
10. Pre-service science teachers learn to exhibit sensitivity for the moral and ethical principles of the teaching profession.
11. Pre-service science teachers can recognize and offer solutions about the national and international contemporary issues in the field of science and science education.
12. Pre-service science teachers learn to create effective learning and teaching processes by selecting appropriate method to the development levels and needs of the students, and also learn to develop and apply appropriate learning materials in science education.
13. Pre-service science teachers learn to construct and teach science-related facts and concepts in accordance with the nature of science processes.

1. Content knowledge and teaching skills competence

2. Scientific literacy competence

3. Digital literacy competence

4. Assessment and decision-making competence

5. Communication skills competence

6. Lifelong learning competence

7. Entrepreneurship competence

8. Professional ethics and ethical competence

The assessment and evaluation methods used in the courses within the scope of the program are defined in the course syllabuses in parallel with the teaching methods used in the course. While traditional multiple-choice or open-ended exams are used in the assessment of the theoretical courses, methods based on process-oriented assessment such as project development, design, writing report, reflection paper, presentation, performance assignment, portfolio, etc. are used in practical courses. Answer keys or rubrics (measurement and evaluation tools) are used in performance assessments.

The absolute and relative grading system determines the success status of the students in accordance with the principles of Pamukkale University's Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation and PAU Evaluation and Grading Directive

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs.

- CoHE is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of 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 CoHE 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 CoHE.

1. Construction and Approval of Curricula: CoHE 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 to be gained by the students in each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by CoHE.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is approved 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 CoHE. on these issues.

3. 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: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the ‘Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports’ of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. Higher Education Quality Board shares the ‘Institutional Feedback Report’ prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions given by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by the Higher Education Quality Board also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. The Higher Education Quality Board carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

5. This program was accredited by EPDAD for 3 years (3+2) between 01.05.2025-01.05.2028.

 EPDAD is The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs

Detailed information can be found on the website of the accreditation body

 https://www.epdad.org.tr/

Admission of students to the first year of undergraduate programs is made according to the results of the exam organized by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). The admission of foreign candidates is made within the framework of the Higher Education Law and the regulations and decisions of the Higher Education Council and according to the conditions determined by the Senate, with the decision of the relevant board.

A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program in Turkey or abroad can apply for transfer. For students who want to transfer to the program, the provisions of Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions, Implementation Principles According to Central Placement Score (Additional Article 1), and Regulation on the Principles of Horizontal Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Pamukkale University are applied.

• Graduates can work as science teachers in schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and private educational institutions.
• If they meet the relevant requirements, they can continue the graduate programs in the field.
• Graduates are also employed as academic staff in higher education institutions if they meet the required academic qualifications

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

The qualification is valid at all times.