VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Opticianry

TS 221 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Critical Thinking
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TS 221
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Case Study
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with critical thinking skills.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the standarts of critical thinking.
  • Describe the problems and list the reasons.
  • Exhibit his/her feelings and thoughts in critical thinking systemathics.
  • Apply the analytical methods to the discrepancies of daily arguments.
  • Describe the critical thinking and the important of critical thinking.
Course Description This course covers critical thinking, dimentions of critical thinking, affective and cognitive dimentions of critical thinking strategies.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Intoduction to course and critical thinking
2 Why critical thinking is important? Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Giriş: xxi-xxxiv
3 Dimentions of critical thinking Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 57-90
4 Standarts of Critical Thinking Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 91-122
5 Ask questions to direct critical thinking Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 123-151
6 Components of Thinking Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. ss. 153-186
7 Problem solving Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 197-222
8 Midterm Exam
9 Critical reading Critical listening Aytan, Necmi, Yaratıcı Okuma, (2015), Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss 25-70
10 Logical thinking and illogical thinking Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss.223-260
11 Strategic Thinking I Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 367-381
12 Strategic Thinking II Paul Richard, Elder Lında, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık, ss.383-399
13 Sample cases, discussion Aytan, Necmi, Yaratıcı Okuma, (2015), Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 99-129
14 Sample cases, discussion Aytan, Necmi, Yaratıcı Okuma, (2015), Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Ss. 99-129
15 Review – General discussion The textbooks referenced below and course slides
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Paul Richard, Elder Linda, Kritik Düşünce, (2013) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. ISBN: 9786051335759

Aytan, Necmi, Yaratıcı Okuma, (2015), Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık ISBN: 9786053201175

Suggested Readings/Materials 1. S. Sadi SEFEROGLU. CenkAKBIYIK / H.Ü. Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi (H.U. Journal of Education). 30 (2006) 193-200 2. Eleştirel Düşünme, Prof. Dr. İpek Gürkaynak, Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel, Prof. Dr. Sami Gülgöz, Erg Eğitim Reformu Girişimi, 2008, Sabancı Üniversitesi 3. Kurnaz, Ahmet, Eleştirel Düşünme Öğretimi Etkinlikleri Planlama - Uygulama ve Değerlendirme, (2011) Konya: Eğitim Kitabevi 4. Nosich M. Gerald, Eleştirel Düşünme ve Disiplinlerarası Eleştirel Düşünme Rehberi, Çev. Aybek Birsel, (2000) Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık 5. Aybek Birsel, Örneklerle Düşünme ve Eleştirel Düşünme, (2010) Adana: Nobel Kitabevi

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
15
15
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
14
14
    Total
87

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To have knowledge and skills related to the administrative responsibility and management of an optician’s store

13

To monitor visual health related products, determine the needs of the optician’s store and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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