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Course Description Course Name : Contemprary Applications of Teaching Mathematics Course Code : SÖ 712 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. PERİHAN DİNÇ ARTUT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains teaching natural numbers and arithmetic operations using contemporary teaching methods Makes sample applications related to teaching natural numbers and teaching arithmetic operation. Explains teaching rational numbers and arithmetic operation by using contemporary teaching methods. Makes sample applications related to teaching rational numbers and teaching arithmetic operation. Explains teaching geometry by using contemporary teaching methods. Makes sample applications related to teaching geometry. Explains teaching graphic designs and statistics by using contemporary teaching methods. Makes sample applications related to teaching graphic designs and statistics. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to teach mathemathics theories by using cotemporary teaching methods. Course Contents : Teaching natural numbers using contemporary teaching methods, teaching arithmetic operations using contemporary teaching methods, teaching rational numbers using contemporary teaching methods, teaching geometry using contemporary teaching methods, teaching graphic designs and statistics using contemporary teaching methods. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecturer´s room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Teaching natural numbers by using contemporary teaching methods, Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 2 Teaching natural numbers by using contemporary teaching methods, Revision of related literature on the subject and read at least two articles Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 3 The applications of teaching related to teaching natural numbers by using contemporary teaching methods Preparing the sample applications Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 4 Teaching arithmetic operations by using contemporary teaching methods, Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 5 Teaching geometry by using contemporary teaching methods Revision of related literature on the subject and read at least two articles Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 6 The applications of teaching related to teaching arithmetic operations by using contemporary teaching methods Preparing the sample applications Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 7 Teaching rational numbers by using contemporary teaching methods Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam 9 The applications of teaching related to teaching rational numbers by using contemporary teaching methods Preparing the sample applications Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 10 Teaching geometry by using contemporary teaching methods Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 11 Teaching geometry by using contemporary teaching methods Revision of related literature on the subject and read at least two articles Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 12 The applications of teaching related to teaching geometry by using contemporary teaching methods Preparing the sample applications Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 13 Teaching graphic designs and statistics by using contemporary teaching methods Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 14 Teaching graphic designs and statistics by using contemporary teaching methods Revision of related literature on the subject and read at least two articles Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 15 The applications of teaching related to teaching graphic designs and statistics by using contemporary teaching methods Preparing the sample applications Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm 16/17 Final exam Exam Preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Pool, P. (1991). Mathematics methods. Macmillan Education Ltd. London.  Orton, A. ; Wain, G. (1996). Issues in teaching mathematics. Cassell. London.  Billstein, R; Liebskind, S., Lott, J.W. (1993). A problem solving approach to mathematics for elementary school teachers. (5.th edition). Addison-Wesley Pub  Selinger, M. (1997). Teaching Mathematics. Routledge.London an Newyork in association with The Open University.  Sovchik, R. (1989). Teaching Matehematics to Childeren. Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc.New York.   Van De Walle J. A. (2001). Elementary and middle school mathematics (4th edition). Longman. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines scientific research and analysis methods which are used in social sciences. 0 2 Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. 0 3 Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. 0 4 Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. 0 5 Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. 0 6 Describes the teaching principles of the subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) of primary education at the 1st - 4th grades at a professional level. 5 7 Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. 0 8 Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. 5 9 Has a critical approach to the national and internatinal applications concerning the primary education. 0 10 Plans and executes a scientific research. 0 11 Conducts teaching methods and techniques by taking qualifications of graduation into account. 0 12 Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. 0 13 Has the quality of leadership in situations related to problem solving in their field or organises teamwork. 0 14 Questions the scientific and social issues in a critical way, and welcomes new perspectives. 0 15 Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 0 16 Follows social and technological developments. 0 17 Conducts a scientific study in the field of primary education, and supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data submits the study to the experts and non-experts using written, oral and visual presentation techniques. 0 18 Utilises information and communication technologies effectively. 0 19 Speaks one of the languages in the European language portfolio fluent enough to understand knowledge related to the field and maintain oral and written communication. 0 20 Respects the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while conducting a research and a project related to the field or interpreting a study. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 7 42     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6