Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Learning and Teaching Mathematics Yak MAE201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu ARABACI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu ARABACI (Güz)
Goals To inform prospective teachers about current mathematics learning and teaching approaches and how to integrate these approaches into mathematics education.
Course Content This course includes the topics which are; The nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking, the meaning of mathematics learning and teacher, the purpose and basic principles of mathematics teaching, the history of mathematics teaching, the reflections of learning and teaching approaches to mathematics teaching, basic skills in mathematics teaching, classroom practice examples, in-class practice examples, current mathematics teaching trends and problems, components of effective mathematics teaching, social, cultural and economic aspects of mathematics teaching, student project presentations, student project presentations, student project presentations.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Give based answers to the questions of mathematics and what is mathematics
2 Explain the aim and basic principles of mathematics teaching
3 Will be able to recognize the reflections of major learning and teaching approaches on mathematics teaching
4 Comprehend the place and importance of problem solving and mathematical misconceptions in learning mathematics
5 Will be able to distinguish the reflections of measurement and assessment on mathematics education
6 Will be able to discuss international approaches to mathematics teaching and assessment of mathematical knowledge
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, introduction to the course, short discussion about Mathematics Interview Class Hours
2. Week The nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking, The meaning of learning and teaching mathematics; the purpose and basic principles of mathematics teaching Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
3. Week Student Difficulties and Misconceptions Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Effective Teaching and Different Representations/Models Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
5. Week Ausubel and expository teaching approach & Bruner and discovery approach- Students' Research Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours
6. Week HansFreudental and Realistic Mathematics Education-Student Research Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
7. Week Piaget and Constructivist Learning-Student Research Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
8. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Learning Through Problem Solving-Students' Research Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
10. Week STEM and its applications in Mathematics Teaching-Student Research Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
11. Week Project-Based Mathematics Teaching-Student Research Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
12. Week Creative Drama in Mathematics Education-Student Applications Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
13. Week Flipped Learning- Students' Research Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours
14. Week Inquiry-Based Learning-Student Research Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 They know and apply contemporary teaching methods and techniques, assessment and evaluation methods.
10 Know the relations among Mathematics-Society- Environment-History and utilize them in their daily and professional life.
17 Have the skills of mathematical communication, problem solving, reasoning and relating.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 3 4 3 4 3
PY17 3 0 3 4 0 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kuramdan Uygulamaya Matematik Öğretimi. Prof. Dr. Adnan Baki, Harf Eğitim Yayıncılığı, Ankara
  • Uygulama örnekleriyle matematik öğretiminde yeni yaklaşımlar. Melihan Ünlü (2020). Ankara: Pegem Akademi, 1.
  • Matematik Öğretimi. Prof. Dr. Murat Altun, Aktüel Alfa Akademi, Bursa
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 2 26
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 1 10
Research 9 1 9
Interview 4 2 8
Presentation (Preparation) 4 2 8
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 5 5
Final 1 10.5 10.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0