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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Teaching Problem Solving I |
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| Course Code |
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SÖ 756 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. PERİHAN DİNÇ ARTUT
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the question of what the problem is.
Explains the types of problems.
Explains the role of problem solving in school mathematics .
Explains the process of problem solving.
Explains the difficulties in problem solving.
Explain the problem-solving approach.
Explain the structure of verbal problems.
Explains how to solve verbal problems.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the problem solving and the strategies in elemantary education. |
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| Course Contents |
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What the problem is, types of problems, the role of problem-solving in mathematics, problem-solving process, difficulties in problem solving, problem-solving approach, problem solving strategies, verbal problems and the solutions. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecturer´s room |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
What the problem is |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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2 |
Types of problems |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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3 |
The role of problem solving in school mathematics |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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4 |
The role of problem solving in school mathematics |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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5 |
Problem solving process |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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6 |
Problem solving process |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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7 |
Problem-solving difficulties |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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9 |
Problem-solving difficulties |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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10 |
problem solving approach |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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11 |
problem solving approach |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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12 |
Structures of verbal problems |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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13 |
Structures of verbal problems |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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14 |
Solutions of verbal problems |
Reading the section from recommended sources |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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15 |
Solutions of verbal problems |
Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article |
Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Polya, G. Mathematical discovery. New York :John Wiley& Sons, 1981.
Polya, G. How to solve ıt? ( 2.th Edition) USA:Princton Universty Pres, 1985
Billstein,R., Libeskind, S and Lott, J. W. A Poblem Solving Approach to Mathematıcs For Elementary School Teachers ( Fifth edition) . USA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1993.
Van De Walle, J.A. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics( fourth edition).New York: Longman, 2001.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
5 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines scientific research and analysis methods which are used in social sciences. |
0 |
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2 |
Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. |
0 |
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3 |
Explains the theories of development and learning within the scope of primary education at 1st- 4th grades. |
0 |
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4 |
Clarifies teaching strategies, methods and techniques based upon the qualifications of graduation. |
0 |
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5 |
Explains the interaction among the disciplines related to the field. |
0 |
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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. |
4 |
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7 |
Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. |
4 |
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8 |
Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. |
0 |
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9 |
Has a critical approach to the national and internatinal applications concerning the primary education. |
0 |
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10 |
Plans and executes a scientific research. |
0 |
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11 |
Conducts teaching methods and techniques by taking qualifications of graduation into account. |
0 |
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12 |
Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. |
0 |
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13 |
Has the quality of leadership in situations related to problem solving in their field or organises teamwork. |
0 |
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14 |
Questions the scientific and social issues in a critical way, and welcomes new perspectives. |
0 |
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15 |
Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
0 |
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16 |
Follows social and technological developments. |
0 |
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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 |
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18 |
Utilises information and communication technologies effectively. |
0 |
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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 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
5 |
6 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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