Information Package

Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE737

MATHEMATICAL DISCOURSE

Course Code
MTE737
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. Explain mathematical discourse
  2. Explain the relation of mathematical discourse with social learning theories
  3. Explain the effects of mathematical discourse on the development of mathematics language
  4. Explain the theories of mathematical discourse
  5. Follow the researches on mathematical discourse
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDefinition and importance of mathematical discourse; mathematical discourse and social learning theories; mathematical discourse and mathematical language; theories of mathematical discourse. Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and importance of mathematical discourse
2nd Week Definition and importance of mathematical discourse
3rd Week Mathematical discourse and social learning theories
4th Week Mathematical discourse and social learning theories
5th Week Mathematical discourse and mathematical language
6th Week Mathematical discourse and mathematical language
7th Week Theories of mathematical discourse
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Theories of mathematical discourse
10th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
11th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
12th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
13th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
14th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
15th Week Analysis of researches on mathematical discourse
Recommended or Required ReadingO'Halloran, K. (2008). Mathematical Discourse: Language, Symbolism and Visual Images. Continuum, London-New York.
Kieran C.,Forman, E. A. & Sfard, A. (2007). Learning Discourse: Discursive approaches to research in mathematics education. Springer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Project
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 30 30
Presentation (including preperation) 2 3 6
Project 1 70 70
Total Work Load288
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.6
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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