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  Course Description
Course Name : Teaching Problem Solving I

Course Code : SÖ 756

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. PERİHAN DİNÇ ARTUT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 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.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the problem solving and the strategies in elemantary education.

Course Contents : 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.

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 What the problem is Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
2 Types of problems Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
3 The role of problem solving in school mathematics Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
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
5 Problem solving process Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
6 Problem solving process Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
7 Problem-solving difficulties Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam
9 Problem-solving difficulties Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
10 problem solving approach Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
11 problem solving approach Review of the related literature on the subject and read at least two article Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
12 Structures of verbal problems Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
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
14 Solutions of verbal problems Reading the section from recommended sources Lecture, group work, debate, brain storm
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
16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written exam


  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.
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 5 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. 4
7 Utilizes the combined information about class teaching and different areas. 4
8 Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. 0
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 5 6 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6