Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT422

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES

Course Code
EMT422
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define concepts related to STEM education, context and systems.
  2. Critique current issues related to STEM education, contexts and systems.
  3. Criticize current research studies on major theoretical and professional debates related to STEM.
  4. Develop a learning process based on STEM education.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students are expected to develop a better scientific perspective in interdisciplinary research by bringing two or more disciplines together, to develop new products and processes together, to examine national and international case studies and to develop projects. In addition, at the end of this course, students will conduct research on methods suitable for interdisciplinary studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 21st century skills and their importance, interdisciplinary approach
2nd Week Interdisciplinary approach; multidisciplinary approach, holistic approach
3rd Week STEM education approach: science, engineering, technology, art, mathematics, entrepreneurship; international developments in STEM education
4th Week STEM and technology applications
5th Week STEM and 5-E model
6th Week STEM education with problem-based learning
7th Week STEM education with project based learning
8th Week Midterm
9th Week STEM education with art-based learning
10th Week STEM education with effective mathematics teaching
11th Week Interdisciplinary approaches and measurement and evaluation
12th Week End of semester project studies
13th Week End of semester project studies
14th Week End of semester project studies
15th Week End of semester project studies
Recommended or Required ReadingÇepni, S. (Ed.). (2021). Kuramdan Uygulamaya STEM Eğitimi. Pegem, Ankara
GÜrbüz, R. ve Dğan M.F. (Ed.).(2020). Matematiksel Modellemeye Disiplinler Arası Bakış: Bir Stem Yaklaşımı. Pegem, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Report Preparation
  • Project
  • Practice
  • Experiment
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 10
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 20
Project 1 50
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 2 26
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 8 8
Term Project Research 1 25 25
Performance Practice 1 6 6
Article Presentation 1 6 6
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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