Exploring Geometry

Course Code:

EDEM 483

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to design classroom activities that can be used in geometry education in the light of constructivism.

Course Content:

Elementary geometry subjects.

Difficulties in the teaching and learning of elementary geometry concepts. Teaching methods and materials used in the teaching of elementary geometry concepts.

Geometry in daily life.

Discovering geometry concepts, such as length, area and volume measurements, triangles and circle.

The use of dynamic geometry software in teaching elementary geometry.

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

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Strategies	Types of Assessment
1) Identify elementary geometry subjects.	1, 2, 3	1, 3	A
2) Identify difficulties in teaching and learning of elementary geometry concepts	1, 2, 3	1, 3	A
3) Use manipulative effectively in teaching geometry	7	5, 6	G
4) Describe the role of geometry in daily life	1, 2, 3	3, 5	A
5) Design classroom activities to let students discover geometry concepts	4,7	3, 5	E, G
6) Use dynamic geometry software effectively in teaching geometry	4,7	5, 6	G

Course Flow

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Elementary geometry subjects
2	Difficulties in the teaching and learning of elementary geometry concepts
3	Misconceptions in elementary geometry
4	Geometry in daily life
5	Teaching methods and materials used in the teaching of elementary geometry concepts
6	Discovering geometry concepts, such as length, area and volume measurements, triangles and circle.
7	The use of dynamic geometry software in teaching elementary geometry
8	Midterm
9	Design an activity with manipulative
10	Design an activity with dynamic geometry software
11	Implementation of self-develop activities (Micro teaching)
12	Implementation of self-develop activities (Micro teaching)
13	Evaluation of activities
14	Evaluation of the course

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES
Compulsory	Instructor’s notes
Recommended

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents	Handouts for in-class activities, sample lesson videos
Assignments	1) Design an activity with manipulative 2) Design an activity with dynamic geometry software
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

Search form