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Course Code: 
EDEM 402
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
6
Credits: 
5
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to enable students to observe mathematics lessons taught in middle schools and reflect on these observations in terms of teaching strategies, students’ engagement, classroom management and assessment of students’ understanding. They are asked to make plans for teaching in different grade levels, implement their plans in the classes and reflect on their own teaching.
Course Content: 

Observation of teaching methods and strategies used in teaching mathematics; micro-teaching practices with individuals or groups to apply methods and strategies used in teaching mathematics; task and material design for teaching mathematics; planning a teaching unit, organization of learning environment, classroom management, measurement, assessment and reflection.

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 Observes the basic steps (planning, application and assessment) of educational process. 4, 5, 6 2, 3 F, H
2 Evaluates and reflects on observations in terms of learning objectives, teaching strategies and materials, students’ engagement, assessment tools and learning outcomes 4, 6, 7, 8 2, 3 F, H
3 Develops mathematical tasks and lesson plans to teach mathematics in middle school 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 3, 4 F, H
4 Applies mathematical tasks and lesson plans in math classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 6 G, H
5 Develops a unit plan for teaching math in middle schools 4, 5, 7, 9 2, 3, 6 F, G, H

 

Course Flow

Weeks Course Topics Assignment
1 Teaching methods and strategies  
2 Teaching tools and materials  
3 Teaching tools and materials Assignment 1
4 Classroom management and communication Observation Report 1
5 Preparing tasks and lesson plans Observation Report 2
6 Preparing tasks and lesson plans Assignment 2
7 Teaching Experience I

Evaluation of  the first teaching experience

Observation Report 3
8 Teaching Experience I

Evaluation of the first teaching experience

Lesson Plan 1

Reflection 1

9 Preparing unit plans  Observation Report 4
10 Assessment and evaluation Observation Report 5
11 Meeting with an experienced teacher  
12 Teaching Experience II

Evaluation of the second teaching experience

Assignment 3
13 Teaching Experience II

Evaluation of  the second teaching experience

Lesson Plan 2

Reflection 2

14 Course Evaluation

Reflections 

 

Recommended Sources

  • Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 1-8 (2018). Ministry of National Education.
  • Mathematics textbooks for Grades 5-8 (2018). Ministry of National Education.
  • Lecture notes will be available on YULEARN.

 

Material Sharing

 

COURSE MATERIALS 
Documents Instructor’s notes
Assignments  
Exams  

Assessment

Items Points
Observation Reports 15
Assignments 35
Lesson plans 30
Implementations 10
Reflections 10
Total 100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program outcomes Level of contribution
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 2 30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice) 15 10 150
Assignment 7 9 63
Total Workload     243
Total Workload / 25 (hours)     9.7
ECTS      10