Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The programme aims to equip Social Studies teacher candidates with the fundamental knowledge, skills, behaviours, and habits related to the teaching profession. It prepares teachers capable of serving in the Social Studies teaching profession, equipped with knowledge, skills, and attitudes at a level suitable for professional practice, internalising ethical values, being aware of global realities, and embracing lifelong learning. The programme seeks to foster teachers who can conduct teaching, research, and learning activities in their field, possess critical thinking skills, have high self-confidence, and stay updated with innovations in their field.

• The courses in the department are taught in classrooms equipped with modern technologies. Depending on the needs, laboratory facilities from different disciplines are available to students to gain practical skills. The university's extensive library resources offer access to both physical books and digital databases.

• Understands concepts related to the field and the relationships between these concepts.
• Is knowledgeable about evaluating the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge.
• Discusses the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
• Has knowledge of curricula, teaching strategies, methods, techniques, and assessment and evaluation in their field.
• Acts in accordance with democratic, human rights, social, scientific, and professional ethical values.
• Informs relevant persons and institutions about topics related to their field.
• Evaluates acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach.
• Applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods, and techniques by considering students' developmental characteristics, individual differences, the characteristics of the subject area, and learning outcomes.
• Evaluates students' learning outcomes using various methods.
• Utilises advanced-level knowledge resources related to the field.
• Conceptualises events and phenomena related to the field, examines data using scientific methods and techniques, and interprets and evaluates the results.
• Identifies learning needs and directs their own learning.
• Has the necessary theoretical and pedagogical knowledge in Social Studies education.
• Discusses methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
• Possesses knowledge of methods and techniques of teaching Social Studies.
• Analyses problems in Social Studies education and has the ability to solve these problems.
• Has the ability to apply teaching methods and techniques necessary for Social Studies education.
• Develops materials related to the field and evaluates students' achievements using various methods.
• Utilises creativity and strengths related to the profession.
• Takes responsibility as an individual or team member to solve unforeseen, complex problems encountered in the profession.
• Identifies learning needs and has the ability to direct learning.
• Develops a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.
• Understands, adopts, and fulfils social, cultural, and societal responsibilities.
• Plans and implements professional projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility.
• Informs relevant individuals and institutions on topics related to Social Studies education.
• Fulfils professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Is aware of the national and universal sensitivities expressed in the Turkish National Education Basic Law.
• Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations, and legislations related to individual and field-specific duties, rights, and responsibilities.

Knowledge

Skills

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility
• Learning
• Communication and social skills
• Subject-specific skills

Students must attend at least 70% of theoretical courses and 80% of practical courses to pass. In each academic period, students are subjected to a midterm and a final exam. The course grade is calculated by taking 40% of the midterm exam score and 60% of the final exam score. Additionally, in some courses, student performance is assessed not only through exams but also through assignments and projects.

To oversee 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.

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 diploma.

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 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.

To have graduated from secondary education institutions or equivalent foreign secondary education institutions approved by the Ministry of National Education, and to meet the admission requirements for undergraduate programs in higher education institutions.

To have been placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution based on the results of the central examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

To have obtained a sufficient score in the central examination conducted by ÖSYM for programs that admit students through special talent exams at higher education institutions, and to have successfully passed the special talent exam, as determined by YÖK's procedures and principles.

To have been placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of their associate degree field in higher education institutions, based on the results of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by YÖK.

Students are required to have a diploma certifying the completion of high school. To enrol in associate or undergraduate programmes at any higher education institution in Turkey, students are required to take the national university entrance exam administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Based on their exam scores, students are placed in programmes according to their preferences by ÖSYM.

Academic Progression: After graduation, students can apply for master's or doctoral programs. There are opportunities for pursuing an academic career in the field of Social Studies education or other related disciplines.

Professional Development: Graduates can work as Social Studies teachers in state schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (MEB) or in private schools. Additionally, they can pursue roles such as educational consultants, curriculum development specialists, or education administrators.

Public Sector: Graduates of Social Studies Teaching can take on various positions in the public sector through examinations (e.g., KPSS).

Lifelong Learning: Graduates can enhance their professional development by participating in various seminars, certification programs, and in-service training to continue improving their skills and knowledge.

Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institutions they are enrolled in. Students registered in double major programs can take courses from both diploma programs simultaneously, and if successful, they can obtain two separate undergraduate diplomas.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

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

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 continuously.