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Attending the opening ceremony of the 2020-2021 higher education academic year, AKP President and Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement that closely concerns millions of university students.
Drawing attention to the importance of formal education, Erdoğan; “Experience in distance education is important but it does not replace formal education. Our goal is to begin face-to-face training as soon as possible. “Found in the description.
WHAT SHOULD PRESENTIAL EDUCATION BE IN THE UNIVERSITIES?
In the guide published by YÖK, the things to do in the case of face-to-face education in universities are listed below:
* In addition to face-to-face training, online applications can also be made to support face-to-face lessons.
* In face-to-face lessons, some activities (sharing reading notes, printing articles / assignments, exercises and sharing of resources, etc.) are supported by distance learning apps on certain weeks or every week, in addition to classroom training , LMS (teaching management system) and live lessons. can be run across systems.
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ONLINE SUPPORTED REVERSIBLE SYSTEM
* By uploading course materials to the system in advance, making them available to students, and using compatible online methods such as the “Inside Out” app, based on more efficient use of instructional time in class, it can be ensured that students are prepared for the course and effective use of time for concurrent classroom or online courses. 75 topics that could not be covered in depth due to the problem of time during the lessons can be covered in a more complete and qualified way in this way.
MEDICINE, ENGINEERING, PHARMACY
* Especially in order to improve pre-preparation and competencies for courses in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, architecture and engineering where the application is mandatory, supporting applied face-to-face courses, conducting online activities at a certain pace , increasing the quality of the courses and being better trained and more. It will give the opportunity to train students and graduates who have had the opportunity to practice.
ALWAYS BE READY TO CONNECT ONLINE
* These applications are also very important in terms of being prepared to transition to online education applications in extraordinary situations that may arise in the future.
* When needed, can be evaluated for daily routine non-business hours and face-to-face applications on weekends.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUIDE WAS INCLUDED IN YÖK’S OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT;
* In the guide, which includes measures to protect academic, administrative and student staff from the epidemic, in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic in universities, especially in Kovid-19, protection measures for academic-administrative staff were included and students, hygiene and cleanliness practices, and infection control measures. .
* The guide explained the protection measures to prevent the spread of infection in educational areas and work environments, personal protective equipment, training of groups of students considering the physical characteristics of the spaces and general principles for the use of social areas .
* In the education and training processes, the authorities will be in the pertinent directories of the universities in the applications that are made for the different programs according to the regional and local course of the epidemic. During the epidemic, the decisions of the local authorities, as well as the relevant institutions and organizations of the state, will be followed and the corresponding changes will be made.
IF APPLIED COURSES BEGIN
* Universities should be able to make general plans through the coronavirus commissions and other relevant boards and commissions, as well as prepare alternative plans and implement them when necessary. In this context, in addition to the theoretical and practical training that can be carried out in person, attention should be paid to personal protection measures in internships and professional practices at work.
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DO NOT SPEAK LOUD
* Depending on the nature of the lesson, it would be more appropriate to implement the regulation of physical distance at least 1.5-2 meters in cases where students also have activities such as talking loudly and singing. Large rooms should be preferred over small classrooms and classrooms for noisy activities such as singing, choral work, drama rehearsals, due to the formation of drops.
CASE AND THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF CONTACT
In the guide, it is emphasized that in the event of a positive case on university campuses, “contacts” and “close contacts” must be identified and the relevant health units informed. Information on immediate isolation from close contacts was included.
A mask must be used, the rooms must be ventilated frequently
Make sure everyone in closed areas wears masks continuously. If it is necessary to be in close proximity in joint activities, a face shield should also be used in addition to the mask. In common areas, air conditioning or fans should not be used as much as possible, and rooms should be ventilated frequently.
EVEN THE DETAIL OF THE SCHEDULE IS GIVEN T
* Masks must be worn on public transportation or in service vehicles used to and from campus, and hand hygiene must be provided when getting on and off the vehicles. Commonly used instruments such as microscopes, computers and T-rulers should be cleaned with disinfectants that are effective against enveloped viruses, compatible with materials, and kept clean immediately after use.
HYGIENE POSTERS FOR CAMPUS
* Signs reminding students and all staff to disinfect mandatory commonly used devices, such as computers, laboratory devices, telephones, and desks, before and after use, should be prepared and hung in the appropriate places.
1 PERSON PER 4 SQUARE METERS IN ANFAS
* Common areas such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, dining rooms and sports facilities on campus should be cleaned periodically. The number of people in shared spaces should be reduced.
* Social gatherings and activities should be held outdoors or online, as much as possible, depending on the regional and local course of the epidemic.
* In classrooms, it is necessary to determine the capacity of classrooms and classrooms by 4 square meters, and maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between people in the seating arrangement.
* Visual materials containing information on the maximum capacity of students in that classroom should be included in the classroom entrance, and the seating arrangement and distance should be preset.
* Posters and posters of protection and precautions. Informational materials should be included in appropriate places.
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