Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice

Course Code:

EDEM 480

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to investigate and discuss the relationship between mathematics education and social issues such as social justice, cultural differences and gender.

Course Content:

Sociology of education and mathematics education

The role of mathematics education in school and in society.

The importance of mathematics for understanding social problems.

The role of mathematics education in solving social problems.

Sexism and Mathematics Education.

Class and cultural differences and mathematics education.

Critical Mathematics Education.

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 Strategies	Types of Assessment
1) Explain the role of mathematics education in school and in society	1, 2	1, 3	A
2) Emphasize the importance of mathematics for understanding social problems	1, 2	1, 3	A
3) Identify the role of mathematics education in solving social problems	1, 2	1, 3	A
4) Analysis the relationship between mathematics education and gender	4, 9	1, 3, 5	A, E
5) Analysis the relationship between mathematics education and cultural differences	4, 9	1, 3, 5	A, E
6) Prepare classroom activities focusing on social justice	4, 9	5, 6	G

Course Flow

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Sociology of education
2	Sociology of mathematics education
3	The role of mathematics education in school and in society.
4	The importance of mathematics for understanding social problems.
5	The role of mathematics education in solving social problems.
6	Gender and mathematics education
7	Class and cultural differences and mathematics education.
8	Critical Mathematics Education.
9	Midterm
10	Design an activity
11	Design an activity
12	Implementation of self-develop activities
13	Implementation of self-develop activities
14	Evaluation of the course

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES
Compulsory	Instructor’s notes
Recommended	Gutstein, E. (2006). Reading and Writing the World with Mathematics. NY: Routlegde.

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents	Handouts for in-class activities
Assignments	1) Prepare a presentation about the relationship between mathematics education and specific social issues (such as gender, cultural differences) 2) Design and implement an activity highlighting the relationship between mathematics education and social justice
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	Quantity	Weight, %
Midterm	1	30
Quiz
Final	1	40
Assignment	2	30
Total		100
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Term Learning Activities to Success Grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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 / STUDENT WORKLOAD
*Activities*	*Quantity*	Duration (Hour)	*Total Workload (Hour)*
Course hours	15	3	45
Hours for preparation for /review of the course material	15	3	45
Midterm	1	10	10
Quiz
Assignment	2	10	20
Final Exam	1	10	10
Total Workload			130
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			5.2
ECTS			5

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