Information Package

Master's of Primary School Mathematics Education with Thesis

EĞT655

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT & PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code
EĞT655
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the historical development of mathematics education
  2. Know the reflections of developments in mathematics education on education
  3. Know the effects of philosophy schools on mathematics education
  4. Comprehend the nature of mathematics and the objectivity of mathematical knowledge
  5. Know the relation between the definition of mathematics and its theoretical bases
  6. Know the goals of mathematics education, contemporary approaches of mathematics education, problems and researches
  7. Know the elementary mathematics curriculum
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionHistorical development of mathematics education as a discipline and reflections on education. Effects of philosophy schools on mathematics education, nature of mathematics, objectivity of mathematical knowledge, effects of philosophy schools on philosophy of mathematics, relation between the definition of mathematics and teaching of mathematics and its theoretical principles. Objectives, contemporary tendencies in mathematics education, problems and researches, educational philosophy of national mathematics curriculum.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Historical development of mathematics education as a discipline and reflections on education.
2nd Week Effects of philosophy schools on mathematics education
3rd Week Nature of mathematics
4th Week Objectivity of mathematical knowledge
5th Week Effects of philosophy schools on philosophy of mathematics
6th Week Relation between the definition of mathematics and teaching of mathematics and its theoretical principles
7th Week Relation between the definition of mathematics and teaching of mathematics and its theoretical principles
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Objectives in mathematics education
10th Week Contemporary approaches in mathematics education
11th Week Contemporary approaches in mathematics education
12th Week Problems and researches in mathematics education
13th Week Problems and researches in mathematics education
14th Week Educational philosophy of national mathematics curriculum
Recommended or Required ReadingAlexander, P. & Winne, P., (ed) (2006). Handbook of educational psychology. Mahwah, N.J. : Erlbaum
Gutierrez, A. & Boero, P. (ed.) (2006). Handbook of Research on the Psychology of Mathematics Education: Past, Present and Future. Rotterdam : Sense Publishers
Lyn D. (ed.) (2008). Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education. New York : Routledge (2nd ed.)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 8 3 24
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 8 2 16
Quiz 8 0.5 4
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
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K3 X
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K5 X
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K8 X
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K15 X
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K21 X
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K23 X