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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM008

Course Name:

Critical Thinking

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. EZGİ TAMER

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Saniye Selin Döğer

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course; Gathering information from many sources to students, organization, deciding what is needed in the light of this information, many choosing and applying one of the possible approaches and evaluating the results of the operation is to impart skills.
Course Content:	Identifying students' critical thinking dispositions and skills, basic concepts of cognitive skills in health, gaining cognitive skills in health

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define concepts related to critical thinking
2) To understand the importance of critical thinking
3) Ability to internalize the characteristics of a critical thinker
4) Distinguish between problem solving and decision making for given problems able to
5) To be able to define the critical thinking process in accordance with its steps
6) Collaborate with friends in the problem encountered. solving ability

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course, Getting to know
2)	Identifying Students' Critical Thinking Dispositions and Skills
3)	Thinking, Thinking Process, Thinking Skills
4)	Critical Thinking Dimensions of Critical Thinking
5)	Critical Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking Process Steps
6)	Problem Solving Process
7)	Exercise and Scenario studies of the Problem Solving unit
8)	Midtearm Exam
9)	Decision making process
10)	Exercise and scenario studies of the decision making unit
11)	Ethical Principles and Codes, Ethical Decision-Making Process in Health
12)	Process of Setting Priorities, Setting Priorities in Health
13)	Time management
14)	Exercise and Scenario studies of the Critical Thinking Process unit
15)	Identifying Students' Critical Thinking Dispositions and Skills
16)	Fınal Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Berber F, Akbulut F, Maden H, Gezer M, Keser Ş (2002): Düşünme ve
Eleştirel Düşünme Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri, Dersi Araştırma Projesi
Raporu, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Elektronik – Bilgisayar eğitimi
Bölümü Bilgisayar Sistemleri Öğretmenliği
2. Lipe S, Beasley S (2004) Critical Thinking in Nursing A Cognitive Skills
Workbook, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins United States of America.
3. Şahinsel S (2002) Eleştirel Düşünme, Eğitimde Yeni Yönelimler, Pegem
Yayıncılık, 123-136.
4. Şahinsel S (2002) Eleştirel Düşünme, Ankara, Pegem Yayıncılık 3-35.
5. Cüceloğlu D (2001) Düşünme. İyi Düşün Doğru Karar Ver, Remzi
Kitabevi, İstanbul, 242–284.
6. Freseman R D (1990) İmproving Higher Order thinking of Mıddle school
geography Students by Teaching skills Directly. Fort lauderdable, FL:
Nova University, (ED 320 842
7. Guido G W (2001) Legal and Ethical İssues in Nursing, Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prectice Hall.
8. Hagan, Manuel W. (2005) Critical thinking skills study: Vocational nursing
Capella Unıversıty, Phd, Publıcatıon Number AAT 3174552

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2)	Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3)	Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4)	Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5)	Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6)	Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7)	Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10)	Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11)	The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12)	Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13)	Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14)	Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15)	Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100