Teaching Methods | Teaching Methods
Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.
Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:
TEACHING METHODS*
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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MEANS
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Course
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Listening and interpretation
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Discussion Course
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Special Support / Structural Examples
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Playing a Role / Drama
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
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Problem Solving
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Case Study
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Brainstorming
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Small Group Discussion
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Presentation
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
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Simulation
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills
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Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
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Seminar
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Group Study
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
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Field / Land Study
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Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
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Laboratory
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Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work
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Special equipment
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Homework
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics
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Internet database, library database, e-mail
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Oral Exam
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Survey and Questionnaire Study
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
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Panel
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Guest Speaker
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Student Club Activity / Projects
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Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand
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*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course.
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Program Outcomes
1-Ability to write effective reports in the field and to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to receive and give clear and understandable instructions. 2-Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills. 3-Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practice. 4-Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Animal Science and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. 5-Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accessing information, following the developments in science and technology and constantly renewing oneself. 6-Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of animal science. 7-Knowledge of defining, formulating and solving complex problems in the field of animal science and choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods. 8-To design a complex system, process, device or product related to the field of animal science to meet certain requirements under realistic constraints and conditions and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 9-Knowledge of applications in business life, such as project management and risk management in the field of animal science; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. 10-Ability to choose and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of problems in zootechnical applications, and knowledge of effective use of information technologies. 11-Knowledge of the universal and social effects of zootechnical applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |