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Master's of Primary School Mathematics Education with Thesis

MTE648

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code
MTE648
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know recent developments in mathematics education
  2. Know development processes of mathematics education
  3. Know mathematics teaching and learning processes
  4. Know development processes of mathematics teaching and learning
  5. Know the place and effects of culture on mathematics education
  6. Know the technological developments
  7. Know the effects of technological developments on mathematics education
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionRecent developments in mathematics education, mathematics teaching and learning processes, developments of cultural influences and technological developments on mathematics education.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Development of mathematics education
2nd Week Mathematics teaching and learning processes
3rd Week Mathematics teaching and learning processes
4th Week Place and effects of culture on mathematics education
5th Week Developments of place and effects of culture on mathematics education
6th Week Developments of place and effects of culture on mathematics education
7th Week Effects of technological developments on mathematics education
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Effects of technological developments on mathematics education
10th Week Developments of technology in mathematics education
11th Week Developments of technology in mathematics education
12th Week Recent developments on mathematics education
13th Week Recent developments on mathematics education
14th Week Research on mathematics education
15th Week Research on mathematics education
Recommended or Required ReadingAlexander, P. & Winne, P., (ed) (2006). Handbook of educational psychology. Mahwah, N.J. : Erlbaum
Bishop, A. (2009). Mathematics education : major themes in education. UK: Routledge
Greer, B. (2009). Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education.
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.)
Watson, A. & Winbou, P., (2008). New Directions for Situated Cognition in Mathematics Education. New York : Springer.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 5 60
Presentation of Article 1 40
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 4 52
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 5 8 40
Article Presentation 1 20 20
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
K1
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15 X
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21 X
K22
K23 X