Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PR. | |
| Code | MATZ201 |
| Name | Mathematics Learning and Teaching Approaches |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. KAMURAN TARIM |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KAMURAN TARIM
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Pre-service teachers; to understand the nature of mathematics, the meaning of learning mathematics, teaching strategies, methods and techniques used in mathematics teaching.
Course Content
The nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking; the meaning of learning and teaching mathematics; purpose and ultimate principles of mathematics teaching; reflections of learning and teaching approaches to mathematics teaching; history of mathematics teaching; basic skills in mathematics teaching; in-class practice examples; current trends and problems in mathematics teaching; components of effective mathematics teaching; social, cultural and economic view of mathematics teaching.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of mathematics learning and teaching. |
| LO02 | Explain the importance of teaching and learning mathematics. |
| LO03 | Explain the purpose and ultimate principles of mathematics teaching. |
| LO04 | Explains the history of mathematics teaching. |
| LO05 | Determines and analyzes problems faced by students during the teaching of mathematics lessons. |
| LO06 | Applies appropriate new approaches in teaching mathematics. |
| LO07 | Selects and uses appropriate materials in the expression of topics. |
| LO08 | Explains the learning areas and sub-learning areas of the program. |
| LO09 | Explains the social, cultural and economic view of mathematics teaching. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has enough knowledge about mathematics. | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Has pedagogical knowledge about teaching profession and field. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Implements classroom management approaches to be used in educational environments effectively. | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Prepares the learning environments in which appropriate teaching methods are used for effective mathematics education in accordance with development and age levels. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Knows the relationship between Mathematics-Society-Environment-History and uses it in professional and daily life. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Uses Turkish properly and effectively according to the rules. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Selects and designs appropriate materials, in mathematics teaching. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Monitors students' progress using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Has life-long learning awareness. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses information and communication technologies and other related materials for an effective mathematics teaching. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough foreign language knowledge to follow foreign resources related to the field. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Has the knowledge of the purpose, structure and functioning of the Turkish education system. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes a teacher who adheres to Atatürk's principles and revolutions. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing the course content and course expectations | Reviewing related resources | |
| 2 | The nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking | Reviewing related resources | |
| 3 | The meaning of learning and teaching mathematics | Reviewing related resources | |
| 4 | The meaning of learning and teaching mathematics | Reviewing related resources | |
| 5 | The purpose of mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 6 | The ultimate principles of teaching mathematics | Reviewing related resources | |
| 7 | History of mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviewing related resources | |
| 9 | Reflections of learning and teaching approaches to mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 10 | Ultimate skills in mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 11 | İn-class application examples | Reviewing related resources | |
| 12 | Current trends and problems in mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 13 | Components of an effective mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 14 | Social, cultural and economic view of mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 15 | Social, cultural and economic view of mathematics teaching | Reviewing related resources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||