Graduate Education Institute · Mathematics Education · Master
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to determine the appropriate teaching methods and techniques to be used in mathematics lessons, based on learning-teaching theories and approaches. In addition, applications will be made for certain teaching methods.
Course Content
Nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking; the meaning of learning and teaching mathematics; the aim and basic principles of mathematics teaching; history of mathematics teaching; reflection of learning and teaching approaches on mathematics teaching; basic skills in teaching mathematics; in-class application examples; current trends and problems in mathematics teaching; components of an effective mathematics teaching; Social, cultural and economic perspective on teaching mathematics.
Required Resources
Bingölbali, E., Arslan, S., & Zembat, İ. Ö. (2016). Matematik eğitiminde teoriler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Altun, M. (2015); Matematik Öğretimi. 19. Baskı. Aktüel yayınları, Bursa
Recommended Resources
Çevik, A. ve Abdioğlu, C (2018). Ders Kurgulama Matematik+Fen. Daha Derin STEM Öğrenimi için Öğrenci Fikirlerini ve Sorularını Öngörme, Nobel Yayınevi.
Altun, M. (2014). Ortaokullarda (5, 6, 7 ve 8. sınıflarda) matematik öğretimi. Bursa: Aktüel Yayıncılık.
Akgün, L., Kar, T., & Öçal, M. F. (2016). Matematikte problem çözme 3-6. sınıflar için. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 001-149.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Application of general teaching methods and techniques to the subject area of mathematics
- Specializing in using each of the special teaching methods of math lesson
- Has a command of alternative assessment and evaluation methods in mathematics lesson
- Makes analytical and holistic evaluations
- Observes students' development in cognitive and affective domains
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theory, Theoretical Framework and Conceptual Framework in Mathematics Education | Compulsory Source, Part 1 |
| 2 | Mathematics Learning and Teaching, Mathematical Thinking | Compulsory Source, Part 2 |
| 3 | Special teaching methods | Survey |
| 4 | mathematical literacy | survey |
| 5 | Preparing a lesson plan, 5E model | Survey |
| 6 | Natural Numbers and Operations | Compulsory Source, Part 6 |
| 7 | Fractions and teaching of fractions | Compulsory Source, Part 7 |
| 8 | Measurement and Teaching of measurement | Compulsory Source, Part 8 |
| 9 | Data Processing | Compulsory Source, Part 9 |
| 10 | Teaching of Geometry | Compulsory Source, Part 10 |
| 11 | Teching of Algebra | MEB Mathematics Coursebooks |
| 12 | Class Applications | MEB Mathematics Coursebooks |
| 13 | Alternative Measurement and Evaluation Techniques | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 14 | Analytical evaluation process | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 15 | Holistical evaluation process | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 16 | Final | General Repetition |