Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EMT 380
Course Title
Design Thinking in Mathematics Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
The concept of design. Types of design (product, service, business...). Need for design thinking. Introduction to design thinking. Design thinking in mathematics education context. Steps of design thinking (problem identification, empathizing, ideating, co-creating, multi- faceted solutions to problems, prototyping, tangible, and implementable solutions that have a reasonable chance for sustainability, testing, skill building and dissemination).
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with an awareness of design thinking and co-design for the problems in mathematics education.
Software Usage
coSpaces, Tinkercad, Related web 2.0 tools
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the necessary skill sets and mindset to practice design thinking,
2. recognize the fundamentals of the theory of design thinking,
3. identify problem for design related to mathematics education,
4. collect data on the needs and values of the community regarding the problem for design,
5. collaborate with other students on the problem for design related to mathematics education.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Simulation & Games
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Service Learning
Web Searching
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Design Thinking
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Zerrin Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 3 |
| Resource Review | 5 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 5 |
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