EMT 230

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

EMT 230

Course Title

Communication in Mathematics Classrooms

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

First Year

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Mathematics as a language. Use of the mathematical language effectively and correctly in mathematics classrooms, in different disciplines and life. Expression of mathematical thoughts using different representations. Connection between everyday language and mathematical language. Interpretations of the accuracy of mathematical thoughts and their meanings. Relationship between mathematics and culture. Mathematical concepts in their own cultural contexts. Mathematical thinking structures of different cultures. Basic principles of research in the field of ethnomathematics. Relationship between mathematics- anthropology linguistics. The importance of using ethnomathematics in classroom applications. In-class mathematical activities for different cultural contexts.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the role of communication in mathematics classrooms. The students will understand that mathematics is a kind of language and widely used in different disciplines and life. 

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. use the terminology of mathematics appropriately and correctly,
2. exemplify the use of knowledge of terminology of mathematics in other disciplines and life,
3. express different mathematical ideas using different forms of representations,
4. discuss the relationship between mathematics and culture,
5. define the concepts of mathematics in cultural context,
6. explore mathematical thinking structures of different cultures,
7. design mathematical activities for classroom use that elicit the relationship between mathematics and culture.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Inquiry Predict-Observe-Explain Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Video Presentations Brainstorming Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Oral Questioning Case Studies / Homework Performance Project (Written, Oral)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Dr. E. Gül Çelebi İlhan

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	20
Observation	6
Hands-on Work	5
Exams/Quizzes	20
Resource Review	10

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: