At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the Classification of Curriculum Focus, Basic Learning, Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes. 2) Mathematical Process Skills and Nature of Mathematics 3) Give examples of the Design and Construction of the Curriculum Program. 4) Explain the systems of comparison of the Mathematics Curriculum Program with Other Programs.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Conceptual framework for 5-8 Mathematics; Mathematical Processes Skill; Natures of Mathematics; Contexts for Learning and Teaching; Inquire-Based Learning and Project based Learning; Assessment and Evaluation; Structure and Design of the Curriculum Guide; Comparing the Mathematics Curriculum Program with the Others.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Curriculum Focus
2nd Week
Classification of Basic Learning, Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
3rd Week
Linking Curriculum with Other Learning Areas
4th Week
Linking Curriculum with Other Learning Areas
5th Week
Conceptual Structure of Class Mathematics
6th Week
Mathematical Process Skills
7th Week
The Nature of Mathematics
8th Week
Learning and Teaching Contents
9th Week
Inquiry Learning and Project Based Learning
10th Week
Inquiry Learning and Project Based Learning
11th Week
Assessment and evaluation
12th Week
Design and Structure of Curriculum Programs
13th Week
Comparison of Mathematics Curriculum with Other Programs
14th Week
Comparison of Mathematics Curriculum with Other Programs
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1) Böke, C.H. (2002). Primary mathematics programs in Turkey and the UK Comparison. Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences. Unpublished High License thesis. 2) California Common Core State Standards; Mathematics (2013). "Common Core State Standards Initiative". (CCSS). 2013. [Online]: Http://www.corestandards.org/ 3) Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM) (2010). [Online]: Http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf 4) Shepherd, A. (2011). England and Turkey in the United States primary education Comparison of mathematics programs, Celal Bayar University, Social Sciences Institute, Unpublished Master Thesis. 5) Demirel, Ö. (2000). Comparative Education, Ankara: Pegem Publications. 6) Emotion, N. (2013). Examination of primary education mathematics curriculum: An international difference, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Unpublished Master Thesis. 7) Eurybase Information Database Training System Training Systems in Europe System in England. Web: http: //eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/eurybase_full_reports/ UN_EN.pdf 8) INCA Summary Profile - Education in England (2006, Tem 10). International Review Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks (INCA). Web: http://www.inca.org.uk/englandsystem- Mainstream.html 9) Kaytan, E. (2007). Turkey, Singapore and England Primary Mathematics Teaching Hacettepe University Social Sciences Institute, Unpublished Master Thesis. 10) Mathematics: National Curriculum for England: Basic Stages 1-4 (1999). Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.Web: http://www.nc.uk.net Primary Mathematics Curriculum. (2007). Curriculum Planning and Development Department Ministry of Education. Singapore. 11) Ministry of National Education (2013). Middle School Mathematics Teaching Program. Ministry of Education Board of Education Presidency.25 12) Ministry of National Education (2009). Mathematics 6-8. Classroom Curriculum. Ministry of Education Board of Education Presidency 13) Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education (MOE), (2012). Education in Singapore. [Online]: Http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/files/moe-corporate-brochure.pdf Nebraska Mathematics Standards (2010). Www.education.ne.gov. 14) Özkan, A.E. (2006). Turkey, Belgium (Flemish) and Singapore Mathematics Teaching A Comparative Study on the. Master Thesis. Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara. 15) Singapore Inspection and Evaluation Board. (2007). Web: http: //www.seab.gov.sg Http://www.homestaysingapore.com/en/study_singapore/education_system.htm 16) Review and Evaluation Report of New Teaching Programs (2005). Http://www.erg.sabanciuniv.edu/
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Total(%)
0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
0
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
100
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
10
140
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
2
20
40
Term Project Research
1
60
60
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
10
2
20
Total Workload
302
Total Workload / 30
10,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)