Faculty of Education · Secondary School Mathematics Education · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to determine appropriate teaching methods and techniques to be used in primary mathematics courses based on learning-teaching theories and approaches. In addition, specific teaching methods will be applied.
Course Content
The nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking; the meaning of mathematics teaching and learning; the aim and basic principles of mathematics teaching; history of mathematics teaching; reflections of learning and teaching on mathematics teaching; basic skills in mathematics teaching; in-class application examples; current trends and problems in mathematics teaching; effective mathematics teaching; point of view of social, cultural and economic planning in mathematics teaching.
Required Resources
Altun, M. 2015; Matematik Öğretimi. 19. Baskı. Aktüel yayınları, Bursa
Recommended Resources
Çevik, A. ve Abdioğlu, C (2018). Ders Kurgulama Matematik+Fen. Daha Derin STEM Öğrenimi için Öğrenci Fikirlerini ve Sorularını Öngörme, Nobel Yayınevi.
Altun, M. (2014). Ortaokullarda (5, 6, 7 ve 8. sınıflarda) matematik öğretimi. Bursa: Aktüel Yayıncılık.
Akgün, L., Kar, T., & Öçal, M. F. (2016). Matematikte problem çözme 3-6. sınıflar için. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 001-149.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains the basic concepts of mathematics learning and teaching
- Applys general teaching methods and techniques to the subject of mathematics
- Explains and uses the special teaching methods and techniques to mathematics
- Design enrichment and differentiation activities using teaching methods and techniques specific to mathematics.
- Follows new approaches in mathematics and produces projects
- Prepares and presents sample activities useful in mathematics lessons
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics Concept, defining, history... | Compulsory Source, Part 1 |
| 2 | Mathematics Learning and Teaching | Compulsory Source, Part 2 |
| 3 | Course Planning | Compulsory Source, Part 3 |
| 4 | Problem Solving | Compulsory Source, Part 4 |
| 5 | Teaching Mathematics Literacy | Compulsory Source, Part 5 |
| 6 | Natural Numbers and Operations | Compulsory Source, Part 6 |
| 7 | Fractions and teaching of fractions | Compulsory Source, Part 7 |
| 8 | Measurement and Teaching of measurement | Compulsory Source, Part 8 |
| 9 | Data Processing | Compulsory Source, Part 9 |
| 10 | Teaching of Geometry | Compulsory Source, Part 10 |
| 11 | Teching of Algebra | MEB Secondary School Mathematics Coursebook (6,7,8 graders) |
| 12 | Class Applications | MEB Secondary School Mathematics Coursebook (5-8 graders) |
| 13 | Lesson Plan Presentations | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 14 | Lesson Plan Presentations | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 15 | Lesson Plan Presentations | Plan and presentation Preparation |
| 16 | Final | General Repetition |