SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60031YEEOS-LFL2016	Lifelong Learning	4	Fall	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ELİF İNCİ ARAS
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor ELİF İNCİ ARAS
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the Lifelong Learning course is to encourage students to continuously learn throughout their lives and prepare them for their professional careers. This course is designed to help students develop their personal and professional skills, create a confident or motivated work environment for themselves, and achieve success in their careers or lives. The goal of the Lifelong Learning course is for students to embrace the philosophy of lifelong learning and understand the benefits of continuous learning and the tools required for learning. Lifelong Learning is a process of learning that continues throughout a person's life. This approach recognizes the importance of learning and encourages individuals to continually enhance their knowledge and skills to stay current and competitive. The course focuses on collaboration, research, and competency skills, which are highly respected by universities and employers. It encourages inquiry and independent thinking freedom. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves accurately through interactions with independent researchers, professionals, and guest speakers from the business world.

Course Content:

The content of the Lifelong Learning course covers a wide range of topics and skills aimed at fostering continuous learning and personal development. Introduction to Lifelong Learning: An overview of the concept of lifelong learning, its importance, and the benefits it offers for personal and professional growth. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Developing skills in critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving to approach challenges and make informed decisions. Self-Awareness and Personal Development: Exploring one's strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals to enhance self-awareness and personal growth. Effective Communication: Developing effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication, as well as active listening and interpersonal skills. Research Skills: Introduction to research methods, information literacy, and the ability to critically evaluate and use various sources of information. Adaptability and Resilience: Building skills to adapt to change, cope with challenges, and develop resilience in the face of setbacks. Continuous Learning Strategies: Techniques and tools for lifelong learning, including effective study habits, time management, goal setting, and learning from diverse resources. Technology and Digital Literacy: Exploring digital tools, online resources, and developing digital literacy skills for learning, communication, and information management. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence: Developing an understanding of diverse cultures, global issues, and fostering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. Collaboration and Teamwork: Learning to work effectively in teams, foster collaboration, and contribute to collective problem-solving and decision-making. Ethics and Social Responsibility: Exploring ethical considerations, social responsibility, and the impact of personal actions on the community and society.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) The concept of lifelong learning is the development of an individual's ability to learn on their own from birth to death. It is based on fostering students' critical thinking and gaining awareness of different perspectives. The course of lifelong learning provides an opportunity for students to develop the skills they need to succeed in university and their future careers. It examines all dimensions, including disaster awareness, economy, politics, technology, and ecology, as part of the 21st-century competence of lifelong learning. It aims to enable students to be successful in their areas of interest before graduating or starting their careers, by promoting easy adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-awareness, as well as establishing measured communication with their surroundings. It emphasizes the importance of continuous self-renewal and staying up to date. It also highlights the significance of research and reading books. The course focuses on collaboration, research, and competency skills, which are highly respected by universities and employers. It encourages inquiry and independent thinking freedom. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves accurately through interactions with independent researchers, professionals, and guest speakers from the business world.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
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*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

The Lifelong Learning course utilizes various instructional and learning methods based on different subject areas to aid in lesson planning and delivery. These methods include: Webinars with expert professionals, volunteers from NGOs, and guest speakers from the business world to share their experiences relevant to the topics covered. PowerPoint slides, online videos, and visual sharing from the internet to explain how resources support the learning process, enhancing the smooth flow of the course.

References:

References: The course draws on a variety of sources, including e-learning platforms, books, articles, original publications, Google images, PowerPoint images, Wikipedia, Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Read books, and more.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1	KPLO 2				KPLO 3										KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Uses and applies theoretical and applied sciences in the field of basic science subjects for the solution of computer engineering problems.
	1.1 Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, computer science and computer engineering; use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields together to solve computer engineering problems
2)	Analyzes computer engineering applications, designs and develops models to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. For this purpose, selects and uses appropriate methods, tools and technologies.
	2.1 Identify, define, formulate and solve complex computer engineering problems; for this purpose select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling methods
	2.2 Designs a complex computer and software based system, process, device or product to meet certain requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, including economics, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues; For this purpose, it applies modern design methods.
	2.3 Selects and effectively uses modern techniques and tools and information technologies required for computer science and computer engineering applications.
	2.4 Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results for the study of computer science and computer engineering problems and research topics.
3)	Owns the competencies required by the constantly developing field of computer engineering and the global competitive environment.
	3.1 Works effectively individually and in multi-disciplinary teams, takes responsibility.
	3.2 Accesses the information and for this purpose searches for resources, uses databases and other information resources.
	3.3 Awares of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows developments in science and technology and renews itself continuously.
	3.4 Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing, has at least one foreign language knowledge at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
	3.5 Manage projects, has conscious of workplace practices, employee health, environmental and work safety; aware of the legal consequences of engineering applications.
	3.6 Has awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness and knowledgeable about contemporary issues.
	3.7 Has professional and ethical responsibility.
	3.8 Has information about the standards used in computer engineering applications.
	3.9 Has quality consciousness.
	3.10 Has the capacity to work in at least one of the important application areas of computer science and computer engineering.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE