Contemporary Trends in Teaching Mathematics

Course Code:

EDEM 205

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The main objective of this course is to familiarize the student with using technology in teaching mathematics. We will examine a) how to use PowerPoint and Gimp (Photoshop) to prepare math related poster & presentations, b) how to use Excel to prepare math related spreadsheets and c) how to use Dynamic Geometry Software in mathematics lessons d) how to use applets and WWW applications to prepare math related activities. We will examine computer programs and applications specifically developed to learn and teach mathematics.

Course Content:

Technologies for mathematics education. Dynamic Geometry Software. Geogebra. Spreadsheets in math education. Mobil apps for math education. Poster and Visuals in mathematics.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case study 3. Discussion 4. Demonstration 5. Group work 6. Microteaching 7. Problem solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Supply type B. Multiple-choice test C. Incomplete D. True-False E. Oral exam F. Portfolio G. Performance type H. Report

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Use Dynamic Geometry Software in mathematics lessons	4, 7	4	G
2) Prepare math related spreadsheets to teach mathematics	7	4	G
3) Design visuals and posters for teaching mathematics	4	4	G
4) Use mobile apps and WWW applications to prepare math related activities	4, 5	4	G

Course Flow

Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Dynamic Geometry Software GeoGebra – Basic Tools
Week 3	Dynamic Geometry Software GeoGebra – Advance Tools
Week 4	Dynamic Geometry Software GeoGebra - Applications
Week 5	Dynamic Geometry Software Preparing a lesson plan with GeoGebra
Week 6	Excel Basic Tools, Formulas
Week 7	Excel Conditional Formatting
Week 8	Excel Preparing an educative spreadsheet
Week 9	Web Tools Webquests & Web Applets
Week 10	Web Tools Preparing a lesson plan with Web Applets
Week 11	Mobile Tools Explain Everything & Similar Mobile Apps
Week 12	MS Office Tools Word & PowerPoint & Publisher
Week 13	Text & Photo & Audio Editing Preparing a math related poster & ppt slides
Week 14	Poster Preparing a math related poster & ppt slides
Week 15	Reflections

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES
Compulsory	Instructor’s notes
Recommended

Material Sharing

Lecture notes will be provided on YULEARN.

Assessment

Items	Points
Participation and Weekly HW	10
Assignments	60
Final	30
Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program outcomes	Level of contribution
No	Program outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows historical, cultural and scientific developments of the mathematical and geometrical concepts covered in elementary school mathematics curriculum.			X
2	Applies fundamental mathematical and geometric concepts into other disciplines and real life situations.			X
3	Applies mathematical processes (e.g. problem solving, proving theorems, etc.) into given cases accurately.				X
4	Plans for teaching mathematics in line with the elementary school mathematics curriculum’s vision, philosophy and goals.					X
5	Uses teaching strategies and techniques that are appropriate for students’ age, grade level, individual differences and readiness level.					X
6	Determines and applies appropriate strategies and materials to foster and evaluate students’ mathematical thinking skills.				X
7	Uses and develops appropriate resources and materials to teach mathematics.					X
8	Monitors students’ learning process, development and achievement and assesses them by using appropriate assessment tools.	X
9	Improves professional knowledge by following recent issues in mathematics education.				X
10	Contributes to the development of mathematics education by doing scientific research.	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
*Activities*	*Quantity*	Duration (Hour)	*Total Workload (Hour)*
Course hours (including the exam week: 15 x total course)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Assignments	3	5	15
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			100
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			4
ECTS			4

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