Teaching Methods in Elementary Mathematics II

Course Code:

EDEM 428

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to learn about and practice with teaching strategies and methods that are used to teach elementary mathematics. The content of the course will be composed of overview of teaching and learning methods and strategies, planning learning tasks, and Implication of teaching strategies and methods in the class.

Course Content:

Teaching methods in mathematics, Teaching Numbers, Teaching Algebraic Thinking, Teaching Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Preparing Lesson Plans, Implementing Lesson Plans

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) Explains learning theories.	5, 6	1, 3	A
2) Gives examples about how to implement learning theories in math classes.	3, 5	1, 3	A
3) Explains teaching methods, strategies and techniques.	5, 6	1, 3	A
4) Gives examples about how to implement teaching methods, strategies and techniques in math classes.	5, 6	1, 3	A
5) Develops learning tasks or activities that are aligned with elementary math curriculum.	3, 7	3, 5, 6	E, G
6) Implements self-developed activities in the class (microteaching).	6, 7	6	G

Course Flow

Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Curriculur Materials MoNE Elementary Mathematics Curriculum NCTM Standarts
Week 3	Learning Theories & Teaching Mathematics
Week 4	Developing Early Number Concepts and Number Sense Chapter 8 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 5	Developing Meanings for the Operations Chapter 9 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 6	Algebraic Thinking: Generalizations, Patterns, and Functions Chapter 14 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 7	Developing Fraction Concepts Chapter 15 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 8	Developing Concepts of Decimals and Percent Chapter 17 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 9	Proportional Reasoning Chapter 18 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 10	Developing Measurement Concepts Chapter 19 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 11	Geometric Thinking and Geometric Concepts Chapter 20 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 12	Developing Concepts of Data Analysis Chapter 21 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 13	Exploring Concepts of Probability Chapter 22 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 14	Developing Concepts of Exponents, Integers, and Real Numbers Chapter 23 (Van de Walle, 2013)
Week 15	Evaluation of the Course

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES

Compulsory

Instructor’s notes

Recommended

Baki, A. (2014). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Matematik Eğitimi. Harf Yayınları

Burns, M. (2007). About teaching mathematics: A K-8 resource. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.

Olkun, S. & Uçar, Z. T. (2014). İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.

Özmantar, M. F., & Bingölbalı, E. (2009). Etkinlik tasarımı ve temel tasarım prensipleri. E. Bingölbalı, & M. F. Özmantar (Eds.). İlköğretimde karşılaşılan matematiksel zorluklar ve çözüm önerileri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

Stein, M. K., Smith, M. S., Henningsen, M. A., & Silver, E. A. (2000). Implementing standards-based mathematics instruction. Reston, VA: NCTM.

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

Items	Points
Lesson Plans	40
Micro Teaching	20
Final	40
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	4	60
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Assignments	5	5	25
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			150
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			6
ECTS			6

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