Information Package / Course Catalogue
ELE 431 Developing Tasks for Mathematics Teaching
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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 431
Course Title in English Developing Tasks for Mathematics Teaching
Course Title in Turkish Developing Tasks for Mathematics Teaching
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 182 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Basic use of computer and mathematics knowledge
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective The main focus of this course is how technology enhances and extends the learning and teaching of mathematics, and also how technology is used to develop tasks. Students will revisit their own learning of mathematics and examine mathematical concepts through problem solving with technology. Students will use various technological tools and they will be engaged in critical reflection and discussion about teaching and learning of mathematics with technology. Students will develop the required knowledge to apply technology as a learning and teaching tool for mathematics.
Course Description This course is designed to prepare prospective mathematics teachers to use technology in their classrooms to help students in formulating and solving mathematics problems in the middle and high school curricula.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, ilköğretim matematik öğretmen adaylarının teknolojiyi, öğrencilerinin problem oluşturma ve çözme becerilerini geliştirmelerine ve etkinlik geliştirmelerine yardımcı olacak şekilde kullanmaları konusunda hazırlanmaları için tasarlanmıştır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Learning about various technological tools.
2) Designing tasks for teaching matehamatics with technology.
3) Creating a technology rich environment and culture in classroom.
4) Formulating and solving problems by using technological tools.
5) Overcoming misconceptions and cognitive issues in mathematics with the help of technology.
6) Using technology to reason algebraically, analyze data and making data-based claims, and construct geometric objects.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
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 BENGİ BİRGİLİ ,
Course Coordinator BENGİ BİRGİLİ
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. ZELHA TUNÇ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to technology
2) Teaching Algebra with Technology I
3) Teaching Algebra with Technology II
4) Teaching Algebra with Technology III
5) Designing Algebra Tasks with Technology
6) Teaching Probability with Technology I
7) Teaching Probability with Technology II
8) Teaching Data Analysis with Technology I
9) Teaching Data Analysis with Technology II
10) Designing Probability & Data Analysis Tasks with Technology
11) Teaching Geometry with Technology I
12) Teaching Geometry with Technology II
13) Teaching Geometry with Technology I
14) Designing Geometry Tasks with Technology
15) Final Project Period
16) Final Project Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsPTMT (Preparing Teaching Mathematics with Technology) books and materials Open source websites and software such as GeoGebra, CODAP, Seeing Theory, Gapminder, Desmos… Several articles and weekly readings will be assigned through BlackBoard.
Teaching MethodsFlipped learning; cooperative groups; case study; peer feedback; reflection and discussion
Homework and ProjectsNone
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseThe course heavily requires use of computers, thus students are expected to bring their own computers to use.
Other Activities1. Active Participation: Student participation in every aspect of the course is essential. Active participation requires attendance, research, reading, reflection, participation in class discussions, sharing observations made in K-12 schools and classrooms, asking questions and giving feedback to students who are making presentations. 2. Attendance: Attendance in class activities is very important. Working collaboratively on projects/research/reports/presentations is an important part of a teacher/counselor's role. Class participation/collaborative produce grades will only be given to students who attend the class and work with their classmates on the projects. 3. Accommodations: Any student needing special accommodations (testing, seating, etc.) must notify the instructor within the first two weeks of class. 4. Academic Integrity: In meeting course requirements, honesty is essential and students are expected to abide by MEF policy of academic integrity, prohibiting cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise falsifying results of any work. This applies to exams, papers, reports, and all other assignments. Any violation of this policy will be reported to the university administration, and penalties ranging from failure of the assignment to failure of the course will be enforced. 5. Email Addresses: Emails assigned by the university must be used to communicate by the instructor and classmates. 6. If you miss more than 30% of the course (that is more than 12 hours), you forfeit your right to do the final project and will receive a grade of FC. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YOK Disciplinary Regulation
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 15
Application 1 % 25
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

1. Active Participation: Student participation in every aspect of the course is essential. Active participation requires attendance, research, reading, reflection, participation in class discussions, sharing observations made in K-12 schools and classrooms, asking questions and giving feedback to students who are making presentations. 2. Attendance: Attendance in class activities is very important. Working collaboratively on projects/research/reports/presentations is an important part of a teacher/counselor's role. Class participation/collaborative produce grades will only be given to students who attend the class and work with their classmates on the projects. 3. Accommodations: Any student needing special accommodations (testing, seating, etc.) must notify the instructor within the first two weeks of class. 4. Academic Integrity: In meeting course requirements, honesty is essential and students are expected to abide by MEF policy of academic integrity, prohibiting cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise falsifying results of any work. This applies to exams, papers, reports, and all other assignments. Any violation of this policy will be reported to the university administration, and penalties ranging from failure of the assignment to failure of the course will be enforced. 5. Email Addresses: Emails assigned by the university must be used to communicate by the instructor and classmates. 6. If you miss more than 30% of the course (that is more than 12 hours), you forfeit your right to do the final project and will receive a grade of FC. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YOK Disciplinary Regulation

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 2 1 56
Presentations / Seminar 6 4 2 1 42
Project 6 4 2 1 42
Homework Assignments 6 4 2 1 42
Total Workload 182
Total Workload/25 7.3
ECTS 5