COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
OMT 3015 SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Mathematics Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ESRA BUKOVA GÜZEL

Offered to

Mathematics Teacher Education

Course Objective

To make teacher trainees understand the relationships and differences between school mathematics and theoretical mathematics, and to show them different methods and techniques used in mathematics teaching. In addition, to provide them with the basic knowledge and skills of observing their own conceptual development.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To understand the relationships and differences between school mathematics and mathematics as a scientific field
2   To grasp the basic concepts (learning, teaching, learning domain, lerning theory, strategy, method, acquisition, technique, annual plan, etc.) in the field of learning-teaching, and to see the relations among them.
3   To understand the theoretical attitude and learning approach on which the high school mathematics curriculum is based in Turkey.
4   To know the methods and techniques applied in mathematics teaching and having implementations.
5   To be able to observe and evaluate the conceptual development of a high school student.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 What is mathematics How is mathematical knowledge produced
2 School mathematics, theoretical mathematics and the field of mathematics education, and the interaction among them
3 The basic paradigms in learning-teaching domain, and a general overview of learning theories in the classroom.
4 The paradigm and change in approach experienced in mathematics teaching curriculums in our country.
5 A discussion over some basic concepts (learning, teaching, learning domain, learning theory, strategy, method, acquisition, technique, annual plan, etc.)
6 An overview of planning the teaching process ,and examining examples of annual plans and lesson plans.
7 The concept of mathematical learning activity, its examples and characteristics.
8 Midterm exam
9 Learning-Teaching methods and techniques applied in teaching mathematics .
10 Students' presentations and discussion.
11 Learning-Teaching methods and techniques applied in teaching mathematics .
12 Students' presentations and discussion.
13 Learning-Teaching methods and techniques applied in teaching mathematics.
14 Students' presentations and discussion.
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

--Kuramdan Uygulamaya Matematik Eğitimi (2008), Adnan Baki, Harf Yayıncılık.
--Liselerde Matematik Öğretimi (2009), Murat Altun, Aktüel Yayınları
--Matematik Dersi (9-12. Sınıflar) Öğretim Programı (2011), MEB.
--Öğretim Ilke ve Yöntemleri (2011), (Eds.) Mehmet Arslan, Anı Yayıncılık.
--Öğretim Ilke ve Yöntemleri (2007), Veysel Sönmez, Anı Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, Case Study, Learning by Research-Examination, Small Group Work.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.10 + FINS * 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Assignments and presentations are prepared in little groups (2-3 person), and the other evaluations are realized individually.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

esra.bukova@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Theoretical 13 2 26
Application 13 2 26
Pre Class Self Study 13 3 39
Midterm Preparation 1 5 5
Final Preparation 1 10 10
Paper Preparation 3 10 30
Research Presentation 2 5 10
Final Exam 1 2 2
Midterm Exam 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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