Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | DERYA ÖZLEM YAZLIK (doyazlik@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to teach necessary teaching methods and techniques, related resources and their use, measurement and evaluation, and use of materials for effective algebra teaching. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can explain the transition from arithmetic to algebra and algebraic thinking. |
PO-3 Explains the concepts and the relations between concepts related to the field at a level that can meet the needs of the students. PO-5 Has the knowledge about students’ developmental and learning characteristics and also learning difficulties. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Can explain the place of algebra teaching in mathematics curriculum. |
PO-1 Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field. PO-5 Has the knowledge about students’ developmental and learning characteristics and also learning difficulties. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Can explain the concepts of variable, algebraic expression, equality, inequality, equation, identity and the relations between them. |
PO-1 Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field. PO-3 Explains the concepts and the relations between concepts related to the field at a level that can meet the needs of the students. PO-16 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in a critical way. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Can use multiple representations in teaching algebra. |
PO-1 Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field. PO-6 Adapts to teaching activities by following developments and innovations in the mathematics curriculum. PO-8 Applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques considering students’ developmental characteristics, individual differences, characteristics and achievements of the subject area. |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-5 | Can solutions be produced by detecting misconceptions in algebra teaching. |
PO-5 Has the knowledge about students’ developmental and learning characteristics and also learning difficulties. PO-8 Applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques considering students’ developmental characteristics, individual differences, characteristics and achievements of the subject area. PO-9 Evaluates students' outcomes in all aspects by using different methods. |
Examination Performance Project |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Algebraic thinking, the importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics teaching; pre-algebraic period; arithmetic-algebra relationship; generalized arithmetic and functional thinking; basic algebra concepts; different representations in algebra teaching; teaching variables, algebraic expression, equality and equation, linear equations, identities and inequalities (organizing the course content, appropriate teaching using their materials and strategies, etc.); student knowledge on these subjects (concepts understanding and interpreting student thinking, knowing students' difficulties, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons); the relationship of these subjects with daily life and other lessons. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | History of Algebra | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 2 | Arithmetic - Algebra Relationship | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 3 | Algebraic Thinking and Mathematics of Algebraic Thinking Place in Teaching | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 4 | Learning and Teaching Approaches Used in Algebra Teaching | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 5 | Algebraic Expression and the Concept of Variables | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 6 | The Concept of Equality and Inequality | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 7 | The Concept of Identity and Equation | Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Designing Activities Related to Teaching Algebraic Expression and the Concept of Variables, in the classroom environment discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 10 | Designing Activities related to Teaching the Concept of Equality, in the classroom environment discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 11 | Designing activities related to teaching the concept of equations, discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 12 | Designing activities related to teaching the Concept of Identity, discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 13 | designing activities related to teaching the concept of inequality, discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 14 | Designing activities related to teaching patterns, discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 15 | Designing activities related to Teaching Linear Relations and Linear Equations, discussing and giving feedback | Discussion Method, Group Work |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Polya, G. (1957). How to solve it: A new aspect of mathematical Method. (2nd ed.). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. | |
| 2 | Sarpkaya-Aktaş, G. (2019). Uygulama Örnekleriyle Cebirsel Düşünme ve Öğretimi. Pegem Akademi. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbooks, Lecture Notes, Computer and Projection | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | |||
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 0 | ||
| final exam | 0 | ||
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 152 | ||