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MAT 506 - Mathematics Learning, Teaching and Evaluation

Graduate Education Institute · Mathematics Education · Master

ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Elif Esra ARIKAN

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Application of general teaching methods and techniques to the subject area of mathematics
  2. Specializing in using each of the special teaching methods of math lesson
  3. Has a command of alternative assessment and evaluation methods in mathematics lesson
  4. Makes analytical and holistic evaluations
  5. Observes students' development in cognitive and affective domains

Core Area Distribution

(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%50 (46) Mathematics and Statistics%50