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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Curriculum Development in Mathematics Education |
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| Course Code |
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SÖ 781 |
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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 and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the concept of Curriculum Development
Understands the need for Curriculum Development
Learns Curriculum Development Models
Learns NCTM Standards and Principles
Learns basic principles of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Learns the developments effect the Mathematics Curricula (designing, application, assessment and feedback)
Devises Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Learns Objectives and Goals of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Learns Content of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Learns about the Learning and Teaching Process of Mathematics Curricula
Evaluates Mathematics Teaching Curricula
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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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The main purpose of this course is to understand the techniques and the procedures related to Curriculum Development in Mathematics Education |
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| Course Contents |
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The concept of Curriculum Development
The Need for Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development Models
NCTM Standards and Principles
Basic principles of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Developments effect the Mathematics Curricula (designing, application, assessment and feedback)
Designing of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Objectives and Goals of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Content of Mathematics Teaching Curricula
Learning and Teaching Process of Mathematics Curricula
Evaluation of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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M. A. classroom |
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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 |
The concept of Curriculum Development |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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2 |
The Need for Curriculum Development |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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3 |
Curriculum Development Models |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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4 |
NCTM Standards and Principles |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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5 |
Basic principles of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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6 |
Developments effect the Mathematics Curricula (designing) |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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7 |
Developments effect the Mathematics Curricula (application) |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Developments effect the Mathematics Curricula (assessment and feedback) |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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10 |
Designing of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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11 |
Objectives and Goals of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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12 |
Content of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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Learning and Teaching Process of Mathematics Curricula |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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Evaluation of Mathematics Teaching Curricula |
Reading suggested sources about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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Sample appliction about mathematics |
Reviewing of the literature and studying on 2 articles about the related topic. |
Discussion, question and answer techniques |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Reading suggested sources about the related topics. |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Cathcart, W. G. , Pothier, Y. M. , Vance, J. H. ve Bezuk, N. S. (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elemantary and Middle Schools (4th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearon Merrill Prentice Hall.
English, L. D. (2002). Handbook of International Research in Mathemetics Education, London: Lawrence Erlbaum Assocıates Publisers.
Thompson, T. (2003). Enhancing Primary Mathematics Teaching. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Oliva, P. F. (2005). Developing The Curriculum (6. Edition), Newyork: Pearson Education.
Hlebowitsh, P. S. (2005). Desinging The School Curriculum. USA: Pearson Education.
Krulick, S. , Rudnick, J. ve Milou, E. (2003). Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School, Newyork: Pearson Education.
Heddens, J. W. , Speer, W. R. (2006). Today’s Mathematics: Concepts, Methods and Instructional Activities (11th Ed.), Hoboken NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Kilpatrick, J., Swafford, J. ve Findell, B. (2001), Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics. Washington: National Academy Press
Payne, J. N. (1993). Mathematics for The Young Child, (2nd Ed.). Reston, Virginia: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Grouws, D., A. (1992). Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning, New York: Macmillan Library.
Sheffield, L. J. ve Cruikshank, D. E. (2000). Teaching and Learning Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
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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 |
3 |
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. |
4 |
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2 |
Refers to the 1st- 4th grades primary education class schedules and basic principles. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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7 |
Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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15 |
Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
2 |
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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 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
10 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 139 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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