Comprehending the reflections of basic approaches of mathematics teaching on learning environments
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
In this course, graduate students who want to specialize in mathematics education are expected to understand what approaches such as problem solving and constructivism mean in mathematics teaching.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Understanding the principles of general learning approaches regarding teaching mathematics;
2
Examining the applications of general learning approaches to teaching mathematics;
3
Recognizing learning/teaching approaches specific to mathematics education;
4
Examining the applications of approaches specific to mathematics teaching;
5
Discussing the reflections of problem solving and mathematical literacy in the classroom;
6
Examination of national and international institutions and standards regarding mathematics education in terms of teaching practices;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Understanding the basic principles of constructivist learning
2
Explaining how to reflect constructive learning in the classroom with examples
3
Understanding the basic principles of Realistic Mathematics Education
4
Explaining how to reflect Realistic Mathematics Teaching in the classroom with examples
5
Understanding the rationale behind active learning and activity concepts
6
Explaining how active learning and activity concepts can be implemented in the classroom with examples
7
Understanding the basic principles of problem solving teaching
8
Explaining how problem solving teaching can be carried out in the classroom with examples
9
To explain the basic principles of discovery learning
10
Finding or designing examples of activities suitable for discovery learning
11
To explain the concept of mathematical literacy, its components and skills
12
Finding or designing questions suitable for mathematical literacy
13
Examining some national and international institutions and standards in terms of teaching practices
14
General evaluation of the course
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
NCTM, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards NCTM, Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
0
0
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
4
50
Final Exam
1
50
Total
5
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
50
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
50
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Assignment
Information
Students will be assessed with homework that must personally apply what they have learned in the course.
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
0
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
4
12
48
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
0
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
14
14
Total WorkLoad
90
Total workload/ 30 hr
3
ECTS Credit of the Course
3
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
