Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | ELE 204 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Foundations of Teaching Geometry, Probability and Statistics | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Foundations of Teaching Geometry, Probability and Statistics | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 103 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
EDS 101 - Introduction to Educational Sciences ELE 101 - Introduction to Mathematics Teaching | ELE 102 - Introduction to Mathematics Teaching |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Introduction to Mathematics Teaching Introduction to Educational Sciences | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To understand how young learners construct concepts of number, fractions, operations and algebra. | ||||
| Course Description | Teaching probability, data analysis and statistics in primary and secondary school classrooms. Learning the curriculum and assessment strategies in Statistics and Probability. In addition, in this course, effective teaching strategies and models are taught to improve pre-service teachers' knowledge of geometry teaching. One of the important objectives of the course is to learn activities on how different teaching techniques can be used according to the development of students' spatial intelligence. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | İlkokul ve ortaokul sınıflarında olasılık, veri analizi ve istatistik öğretimi. İstatistik ve Olasılık konularında müfredat ve değerlendirme stratejilerini öğrenme. Bunun yanısıra, bu derste öğretmen adaylarının geometri öğretimi bilgilerini geliştirmek için etkin öğretim stratejileri ve modelleri öğretilir. Öğrencilerin uzamsal zekalarının gelişimine göre değişik öğretim tekniklerinin nasıl kullanılabileceklerine dair aktiviteleri öğrenmek dersin önemli amaçlarından biridir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) To review, extend, and provide a deeper understanding of basic concepts and skills in probability, statistics and geometry as they relate to the teaching of these topics in middle schools; 2) To become aware of current and relevant research related to the teaching and learning of probability and statistics as well as geometry topics, particularly research on how students develop statistical and spatial thinking; 3) To examine and understand current curricular issues as they relate to the teaching of probability and statistics and geometry to a broader population; 4) Develop an understanding of how to teach these concepts and skills to middle school students in better ways. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | RUKİYE DİDEM TAYLAN , |
| Course Coordinator | BENGİ BİRGİLİ |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. İBRAHİM BURAK ÖLMEZ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Reading the chapter 2 from the book. Find out the keywords and concepts. Search necessary literature connections and readings. |
| 2) | Reading the chapter 8 from the book. MEETING ON WEDNESDAY (13:00-16:00) and THURSDAY NORMAL Hours Continue from the previous week if necessary. |
| 3) | Readings about Number construction |
| 4) | Reading the chapter 11 from the book. Journal 1 is due (about learning Theories) |
| 5) | Reading: Benny’s conception of IPI mathematics. CGI mathematics- on strategies for operations. MEETING ON WEDNESDAY (13:00-16:00) and THURSDAY NORMAL Hours |
| 6) | Reading the chapter 9 from the book. CGI Curriculum: Chapter 1,2, and 3 Journal 2 is due (about Number construction) Project on Manipulatives due (March 19) |
| 7) | Reading the chapter 4 from the book. MEETING ON WEDNESDAY (13:00-16:00) and THURSDAY NORMAL Hours Presentation on Manipulatives Mid-term Exam (March 23, Thursday). |
| 8) | Reading the chapter 13 from the book. Preparation of Interview Questions for Final Project |
| 9) | Reading the chapter 13 from the book. |
| 10) | Reading the chapter 15 from the book. |
| 11) | Reading the chapter 16 from the book. |
| 12) | Reading the chapter 14 from the book. |
| 13) | Final Project Presentation |
| 14) | Final Project Presentation |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Developing Essential Understanding of Geometry (2013, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Developing Essential Understanding of Statistics (2013, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Teaching Developmentally by van de Walle National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal Readings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | This course requires students to work continuously on their projects throughout the semester and produce a final product at the end of the semester. Strong reading and writing skills are required to successfully grasp course materials and create lessons as the end product. In addition, working efficiently in groups is important both in and outside the classroom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Computers will be used in pre-class activities and student projects. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
tayland@mef.edu.tr Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YOK Disciplinary Regulation |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Project | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 19 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Total Workload | 103 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.1 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||