Contemporary Issues in Elementary Mathematics Education

Course Code:

EDEM 486

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to review and discuss contemporary issues in elementary mathematics education

Course Content:

The major issues in mathematics education research.

National and international publications, journals and conferences on Elementary Mathematics Education.

Qualitative and quantitative researches on teaching different mathematics subjects.

Contemporary experimental researches on the use of different teaching methods and materials in mathematics teaching.

Researches on the use of technology in teaching mathematics.

Evaluation of researches in elementary mathematics education in Turkey.

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) List the major issues in mathematics education research	9, 10	1, 3, 5	A, E
2) Evaluate the scientific researches	9, 10	3, 5	A, E, F
3) Review the national and international publications on Elementary Mathematics Education	9, 10	3, 5	A, F
4) Summarize contemporary experimental researches on the use of different teaching methods	1, 9, 10	3, 5	F, H
5) Analysis the researches on the use of technology in teaching mathematics	1, 9, 10	3, 5	F, H
6) Evaluate contemporary researches in elementary mathematics education in Turkey.	1, 9, 10	3, 5	F, H

Course Flow

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Research on mathematics education
2	The major issues in mathematics education research.
3	National and international publications, journals and conferences on Elementary Mathematics Education.
4	Qualitative and quantitative researches on teaching different mathematics subjects.
5	Contemporary experimental researches on the use of different teaching methods in mathematics teaching.
6	Contemporary experimental researches on the use of manipulative in mathematics teaching.
7	Researches on the use of technology in teaching mathematics.
8	Midterm
9	Contemporary researches in elementary mathematics education in Turkey
10	Evaluation of contemporary researches in elementary mathematics education in Turkey
11	Students' presentation about mathematics education articles
12	Students' presentation about mathematics education articles
13	Limitations of and recommendations for researches in elementary mathematics education in Turkey.
14	Course Evaluation

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES

Compulsory

Instructor’s notes

Recommended

Current issues of

1) Journal of Research in Mathematics Education

2) Hacettepe University Journal of Education

3)Educational Studies in Mathematics

4) Education and Science

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents	Sample articles for in-class discussions
Assignments	1) Review and presentation of an article related to elementary mathematics education in Turkey
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	Quantity	Weight, %
Midterm	1	30
Quiz
Final	1	40
Assignment	1	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	15	15
Quiz
Assignment	1	10	10
Final Exam	1	15	15
Total Workload			115
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			4.6
ECTS			5

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