The academic content of the Classroom Teaching Undergraduate Program is based on providing students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively with children at the primary level. The program offers courses in three main categories: educational sciences, teaching methods and content knowledge. These courses are designed to support both the personal and professional development of prospective teachers.
Education Sciences Courses: These courses inform prospective teachers about the basic concepts and theories of education. With courses such as educational psychology, developmental psychology and learning psychology, students have the opportunity to understand learning processes and student development. In addition, topics such as measurement and evaluation in education, classroom management, guidance in education are also covered in this category.
Teaching Methods Courses: These courses cover teaching strategies, lesson planning, instructional techniques and material design. Pre-service teachers learn about various teaching models and strategies and have the chance to experience them through practical lessons and simulations. In this process, the use of technology in education is also emphasized so that students learn to use current educational technologies effectively.
Field Knowledge Courses: In the primary teaching program, prospective teachers are given in-depth information about the basic courses to be taught at the primary level. Turkish, mathematics, science and social studies courses are taught in detail to ensure that students have sufficient knowledge in these areas. Each course is supported by methodological information on how to teach these subjects to students.
In addition, throughout the program, pre-service teachers are exposed to topics such as ethics, social values and the place of the teaching profession in society. These courses help candidates to develop their professional identity while at the same time gaining a sense of social responsibility.
The curriculum is also enriched with practice and internship opportunities. Students have the chance to observe and practice teaching in various schools during their studies. These experiences are of great importance in terms of transferring theoretical knowledge into practice and developing teaching skills in real classroom settings. In this way, pre-service teachers can quickly and effectively adapt to the classroom environment when they graduate.