Course Code & Number
EMT 360
Course Title
Mathematics Teaching in Primary School
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
The objectives of primary school mathematics teaching and basic principles. Analysis of primary mathematics curriculum from the aspects of the aim, content, philosophical approach, teaching methods, evaluation, and evaluation techniques. Mathematical understanding of primary school students, misconceptions, and difficulties of primary school students. Measurement and assessment in primary school mathematics.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a deep understanding of primary school mathematics curriculum and its components. In addition to this, primary school students’ profiles from the aspect of learning of mathematics, common errors, and misconceptions they have will be analyzed.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. outline the objectives of primary school mathematics instruction,
2. analyze the primary mathematics curriculum from several aspects including aim, philosophical approach, teaching methods and evaluation techniques,
3. explore the basics of mathematical understanding of primary school students,
4. exemplify the misconceptions and difficulties of primary school students in learning mathematics,
5. interpret measurement and assessment process, strategies, and tools in primary school mathematics.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Microteaching
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Observation
Peer Evaluation
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Reflection
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Zerrin Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
10 |
| Field Trips/Visits |
2 |
| Hands-on Work |
6 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
5 |
| Resource Review |
5 |
| Oral Presentation |
5 |
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