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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to basic topics in Mathematics Education and research on these topics |
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| Course Code |
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İÖ 721 |
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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 fundamentals of maths teacher training
Explains the strategies of mathematics teaching
Explains how to obtain scientific knowledge in mathematics
Explains the alternative concepts and the conceptual changes.
Explains the purpose of mathematics education programs
Explains the use of technology in mathematics education
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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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This course aims to teach students the current issues in mathematics teaching and examination of these issues in the process of historical development. It is also aimed that by seeing the sample studies conducted on these issues, students will determine their research interests and they will learn about the international innovations related to their research interest. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course the following topics will be covered: teaching mathematics, teaching strategies, scientific knowledge (epistemology and learning), alternative concepts and conceptual changes, the purpose of mathematics education programs, mathematics education, the use of technology in mathematics education, informal mathematics education. |
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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 |
Training mathematics teacher |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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2 |
Training mathematics teacher |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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3 |
Mathematics teaching strategies |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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4 |
Mathematics teaching strategies |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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5 |
Acquisition of scientific knowledge in mathematics |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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6 |
Acquisition of scientific knowledge in mathematics |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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the alternative concepts and the conceptual changes |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Exam preparation |
written exam |
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9 |
the alternative concepts and the conceptual changes |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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the aim of mathematics education programs |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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the aim of mathematics education programs |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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the use of technologjy in mathematics education |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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13 |
the use of technologjy in mathematics education |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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14 |
İnformal mathematics education |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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İnformal mathematics education |
Durkin ve Shire, (1995) related chapter
Bell, A.W, related chapter
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney (1998), related chapter
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Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming |
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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) |
 Durkin, K. ; Shire, B. (1995). Language Mathematical education. Open University Press. Philadelphia.
Bell, A.W. (unknown). The learning of general Mathematical strategies. A Shell Centre Publication.
Hart, K. M., Brown, M.L., Kuchermann, D.E., Kerslach, D., Ruddoock G., & and Mccartney, M. (1998). Children’s Understanding of Mathematics. In K.M. Hart (Ed.), The CSMS mathematics team (pp. 11-16). Antony Rowe Limited.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
50 |
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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 |
Describes teaching strategies, methods and techniques at the level of expertise based on his/her undergraduate proficiency. |
0 |
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2 |
Defines scientific research and analysis methods used in social sciences. |
0 |
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3 |
Explains Elementary Education and its basic principles. |
0 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development and learning theories within the scope of primary education. |
0 |
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5 |
Explains the interdisiplinary interaction in the field. |
0 |
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6 |
Explains the information in elementary education subject areas (Social Studies, Turkish, Science, Mathematics, etc.) at the level of expertise. |
4 |
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7 |
Relates information in the primary education field with the information in other fields. |
3 |
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8 |
Describes the theoretical and practical information in the field at a level of expertise. |
0 |
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9 |
Criticizes the applications in the elementary education field at national and international levels. |
0 |
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10 |
Plans and executes scientific research. |
0 |
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11 |
Applies teaching methods and techniques based on his/her knowledge obtained at undergraduate level. |
0 |
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12 |
Manages a study requiring expertise in the field independently. |
0 |
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13 |
Works in a team or leads the team in the situations that require solving field-related problems. |
0 |
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14 |
Questions scientific and social issues from new perspectives. |
0 |
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15 |
Conducts studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. |
0 |
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16 |
Follows the technological developments. |
0 |
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17 |
By supporting it with qualitative and quantitative data, student presents a scientific work carried out in the field of elementary education in a written, oral or visual way to people who are experts or not experts in the field. |
0 |
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18 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
0 |
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19 |
Uses the languages in European portfolio at a level which enables him/her to understand the information related to the field and to carry out written and oral communication. |
0 |
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20 |
Considers the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values while carrying out a scientific research or project or interpreting a study in the field. |
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| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
15 |
60 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 150 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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