EMT 260

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

EMT 260

Course Title

Activity Development 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::

Catalog Description

The purpose and importance of using activities in mathematics teaching. Characteristics of activities used in mathematics teaching. Issues to be considered in the preparation and implementation of activities. Evaluation of sample activities. Activity development. Assessment and evaluation in activity based classes.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with a deep understanding about activity development process in mathematics teaching. Appropriate use of activities, connecting activities to the mathematical content and steps of designing good activities will be learned by means of several active learning processes.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. discuss the purpose and importance of using activities in mathematics education,
2. identify different types of activities for different instructional purposes,
3. explain the issues to be considered in preparation of activities for teaching of middle school mathematics concepts,
4. elaborate on the issues related to implementation of activities in middle school mathematics classes,
5. evaluate appropriateness of sample activities for mathematics instruction,
6. develop activities for different instructional processes in mathematics classes,
7. collaborate on evaluation and assessment issues in activity based middle school mathematics classes.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Reading Scaffolding/Coaching Demonstrating Inquiry Collaborating Microteaching Oral Presentations/Reports Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Case Studies / Homework Peer Evaluation Portfolio Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Zerrin Toker

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	3
Hands-on Work	5
Resource Review	10
Oral Presentation	5
Poster Presentation	5
Demonstration	5

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