Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education (Physics Teacher Education) has offered Doctorate Degree since 1999 and 2 students are enrolled in the program at present.

Qualification Awarded

Physics Teacher Education, Doctorate Degree

The Doctorate Degree in Physics Education is awarded to the graduates who successfully fullfilled all programme courses and who defend their thesis in front of an academic jury.

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 70 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/IELTS/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70).Transcript.

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) diploma, minimum score of 70 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, acceptable minimum score of 60 from Foreign Language (German, English, French) Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained from TOEFL/IELTS/etc. or being successful at the foreign language examination of the Institute (minimum score of 70) and being successful at the science examination (interview) of the Institute in the related fields (with a minimum score of 65). Ph.D canditates should be present their first cycle transcipts.
Their interview grades are calculated as 60 % of their written exam grade + 40 % their oral exam grades.

Candidates whose interview grades are 65 and above will be considered successfull according to the DEU Graduate School Regulations. Their ALES grades, cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and interviewing grades are calculated as their Evaluation Grades.

Evaluation Grades: % 50 of their ALES grades, % 25 of their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and % 25 of their interview grades.

Additional requirements:

-Master s degree from a physics education (Physics Teacher Education)
Or
Master s degree from a science education
Or
Master s degree from physics engineering

Note: Students having a degree other than master s degree from physics education must first complete the science preparation program in a year.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

In addition to students midterm and final grades, students reports, quiz results, seminar presentations and project results can be used to evaluate the students semester performances. In order for a student to be successful, he has to get minimum 75 out of 100 (2.5 out of 4.00). Seminar lesson and the thesis are considered as non credit courses and students are evaluated as successful and unsuccessful.

A Ph.D student, must write the results of the thesis according to the specifications of the Graduate School Thesis Writing Guide and must defend the thesis in front of a jury with an oral presentation. After oral presentation, the jury vote the thesis as "acceptance", "reject" or "correction". A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to three months to complete the corrections and defend his thesis in front of the same jury.

See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Profile of the Programme

The main objective of this PhD Program is to train physics education graduates as academicians, educational researchers, instructional technology experts, educational material developers, curriculum developers, test and evaluation specialists in Secondary Science Education. In addition, graduates of the PhD program can attend to cross-disciplinary projects, carry out large-scale projects and play a role in shaping educational policies, by using their specific knowledge, skills and competencies.

The aim of the program is to provide specific knowledge and skills in the field of physics education and to support the candidates to develop their skills for solving the problems related to the field of Physics Education by using research methods. The language of instruction is both Turkish (70%) and English (30%).

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in physics education by conducting original research.
2	Graduates will evaluate and utilize the present body of knowledge related to physics education.
3	Graduates will use scientific research methods at an advanced level.
4	Graduates will publish scientific papers in national and international refereed journals.
5	Graduates will use a foreign language effectively in the field.
6	Graduates will take responsibility to solve a problem requiring proficiency in physics education and demonstrate leadership whenever necessary.
7	Graduates will conduct original research by utilizing relationships between the field of physics education and other disciplines.
8	Graduates will evaluate and utilize recent knowledge related to the field.
9	Graduates will conduct studies independently in the field.
10	Graduates will demonstrate leadership in studies within the field.
11	Graduates will analyze the social relations in Professional environments from a critical perspective.
12	Graduates will establish scientific communication at an effective level by utilizing the knowledge and experiences in the field.
13	Graduates will take responsibility to inform the society about issues related to the field.
14	Graduates will conduct field studies in accordance with ethical values.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related doctorate degree provides the rights and privileges to practice the profession.

Our postgraduates enjoy productive careers in public and private schools run by the Ministry of National Education as teachers and in many other areas of the public service as civil servants and especially as academician or researchers at universities.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Postgraduates who successfully completed the Ph.D program are ready for professional career.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	FMF 6009	PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	2	EBE 6025	ELICITING UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	FMF 6033	PROBLEM BASED LEARNING IN PHYSICS INSTRUCTION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	4	FMF 6019	USING TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICS INSTRUCTION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	5	EBE 6027	RADIATION IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE AND EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	EBE 6023	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	FMF 6035	STRATEGIC LEARNING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	8	FMF 6099	THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	180
G	9	FMF 6025	TEACHING ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM AT UNDER-GRADUATE LEVEL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	10	EBE 6021	OTTOMAN SOCIAL HISTORY (FROM 15TH TO 19TH CENTURY)	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	11	EBE 6029	LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	12	FMF 6041	USING LESSON DEVICES IN PHYSICS EDUCATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	13	FMF 6031	MODELS AND MODELLING IN PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	14	FMF 6013	TEACHING WAVES AND OPTICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	15	FMF 6017	NEW APPROACHES IN PHYSICS TEACHING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	16	FMF 6043	TEACHING OF MODERN PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	17	EBE 6031	DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	4
G	18	FMF 6037	SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION IN PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	19	FMF 6039	APPROXIMATIONS FOR ELIMINATING THE TEACHING DIFFICULTIES IN PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	20	FMF 6027	TEACHING OF THERMODYNAMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	21	FMF 6016	INSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	22	EBE 6020	STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCHES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	23	FMF 6000	NATURE OF PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	10
B	24	EBE 6028	DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	25	EBE 6002	PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	26	EBE 6032	INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	6
B	27	FMF 6024	CREATIVITY IN PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	28	FMF 6012	TEACHING ATOM AND MOLECULE PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	29	FMF 6098	EXPERTISE FIELD	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	4
B	30	EBE 6024	ACADEMIC WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	31	EBE 6022	ACTION RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	32	FMF 6022	MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY AND ITS APLICATIONS IN PHYSICS EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students must attend classes, practices and examinations. In order for students to qualify for midterms they should attend 70% of the theoretical classes and 80% of the application/lab classes. Students attendance is followed by their Instructor. For almost all required and elective courses there are two written examinations: One midterm examination (given during each semester and dates of which are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester) and one final exam. The instructor announces the weekly course content, the course book and how students will be evaluated and the dates of the exams to the students and the Institute at the beginning of the semester. The instructor evaluated the students depending on their midterm and final grades, attendance to the class, their additional work such as projects, presentations and assignments which were presented at the beginning of the semester.
A make up exam is offered for graduate classes. Upon the approval of the Institute Board students can take the exam from the lessons that they have already passed in order to increase their GPA.
To be able to pass a lesson a graduate student must have minimum CB.
See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses (minimum 21, maximum 30 national credits) more than, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

The programme consists of a minimum of seven courses delivered within the graduate programme of the department and in related fields, one seminar course, and thesis, with a minimum of 21 local credits. The total ECTS credits of the programme are 240 ECTS. Graduation requirements in detail are explained in the section Qualification Requirements and Regulations .

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Physics Teacher Education 35150, Buca-Izmir-Turkey
Web Page: http://ebe.deu.edu.tr/ lang=1&menu_id=5
Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. İlhan SILAY
ilhan.silay@deu.edu.tr
AKTS/DS Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. İlhan SILAY
ilhan.silay@deu.edu.tr

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