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Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE730

DEVELOPING MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM PROGRAM

Course Code
MTE730
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the Classification of Curriculum Focus, Basic Learning, Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes.
  2. Mathematical Process Skills and Nature of Mathematics
  3. Give examples of the Design and Construction of the Curriculum Program.
  4. Explain the systems of comparison of the Mathematics Curriculum Program with Other Programs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionConceptual framework for 5-8 Mathematics; Mathematical Processes Skill; Natures of Mathematics; Contexts for Learning and Teaching; Inquire-Based Learning and Project based Learning; Assessment and Evaluation; Structure and Design of the Curriculum Guide; Comparing the Mathematics Curriculum Program with the Others.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Curriculum Focus
2nd Week Classification of Basic Learning, Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
3rd Week Linking Curriculum with Other Learning Areas
4th Week Linking Curriculum with Other Learning Areas
5th Week Conceptual Structure of Class Mathematics
6th Week Mathematical Process Skills
7th Week The Nature of Mathematics
8th Week Learning and Teaching Contents
9th Week Inquiry Learning and Project Based Learning
10th Week Inquiry Learning and Project Based Learning
11th Week Assessment and evaluation
12th Week Design and Structure of Curriculum Programs
13th Week Comparison of Mathematics Curriculum with Other Programs
14th Week Comparison of Mathematics Curriculum with Other Programs
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingBöke, C.H. (2002). Primary mathematics programs in Turkey and the UK
Comparison. Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences. Unpublished High
License thesis.
California Common Core State Standards; Mathematics (2013).
"Common Core State Standards Initiative". (CCSS). 2013. [Online]:
Http://www.corestandards.org/
Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM) (2010). [Online]:
Http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf
Shepherd, A. (2011). England and Turkey in the United States primary education
Comparison of mathematics programs, Celal Bayar University, Social Sciences
Institute, Unpublished Master Thesis.
Demirel, Ö. (2000). Comparative Education, Ankara: Pegem Publications.Emotion, N. (2013). Examination of primary education mathematics curriculum: An international difference, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Institute of Educational Sciences,Unpublished Master Thesis.
Eurybase Information Database Training System Training Systems in Europe
System in England.Web: http: //eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/eurybase_full_reports/
UN_EN.pdf
INCA Summary Profile - Education in England (2006, Tem 10). International Review
Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks (INCA). Web: http://www.inca.org.uk/englandsystem-
Mainstream.html
Kaytan, E. (2007). Turkey, Singapore and England Primary Mathematics Teaching
Hacettepe University Social Sciences Institute,
Unpublished Master Thesis.
Mathematics: National Curriculum for England: Basic Stages 1-4 (1999).
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.Web: http://www.nc.uk.net
Primary Mathematics Curriculum. (2007). Curriculum Planning and Development Department
Ministry of Education. Singapore.
Ministry of National Education (2013). Middle School Mathematics Teaching Program. Ministry of Education Board of Education Presidency.25
Ministry of National Education (2009). Mathematics 6-8. Classroom Curriculum. Ministry of Education Board of Education
Presidency
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education (MOE), (2012). Education in Singapore. [Online]:
Http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/files/moe-corporate-brochure.pdf
Nebraska Mathematics Standards (2010).Www.education.ne.gov.
Özkan, A.E. (2006). Turkey, Belgium (Flemish) and Singapore Mathematics Teaching
A Comparative Study on the. Master Thesis. Hacettepe
University, Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara.
Singapore Inspection and Evaluation Board. (2007). Web: http: //www.seab.gov.sg
Http://www.homestaysingapore.com/en/study_singapore/education_system.htm
Review and Evaluation Report of New Teaching Programs (2005).
Http://www.erg.sabanciuniv.edu/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 20
Project 1 30
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 8 104
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 20 40
Project 1 70 70
Article Presentation 1 20 20
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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