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Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE724

RECENT APPROACHES IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code
MTE724
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the effects of classroom culture and interaction on teaching and learning processes in mathematics education
  2. Evaluate mathematics curricula and the related research studies
  3. Discuss mathematics teacher knowledge, mathematical thinking processes, and current theories in relation to each other
  4. Develop and present a research proposal on current aproaches in mathematics education by using research methods and assessment/evaluation approaches
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionClassroom culture and interaction in mathematics teaching, mathematics curricula and related research, teaching and learning processes in mathematics education, teacher knowledge and studies in this field, research on mathematical thinking processes, reviewing current studies in mathematics education, fundamental topics and approaches in mathematics education research, current theories, research methods, and assessment and evaluation
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Classroom culture and interaction in mathematics teaching
2nd Week Mathematics curricula and related research studies
3rd Week Teaching and learning processes in mathematics education
4th Week Mathematics teacher knowledge and related research studies
5th Week Research studies on mathematical thinking processes
6th Week Reviewing current studies in mathematics education
7th Week Fundamental topics and approaches in mathematics education research
8th Week Midterm exam week
9th Week Current theories in mathematics education
10th Week Research methods used in mathematics education
11th Week Assessment and evaluation in mathematics education
12th Week Developing a research proposal on current approaches in mathematics education
13th Week Developing a research proposal on current approaches in mathematics education
14th Week Presentation of the research proposal on current approaches in mathematics education
15th Week Evaluation of the research proposal on current approaches in mathematics education
Recommended or Required ReadingClements, M.A.K., Bishop, A., Keitel-Kreidt, C., Kilpatrick, J., Leung, F.K.-S. (Eds.) (2013). Third International Handbook of Mathematics Education. Springer.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 14 182
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load297
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.9
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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