Information Package / Course Catalogue
Learning Theories in Mathematics Education
Course Code: İSÖ554
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course, students will be able to examine learning theories in mathematics education courses and will gain the knowledge, skills and attitude about applying process of them.

Course Content

Basic Concepts: Behavior, Learning and Teaching, Learning Theories (behavioral, cognitive, social learning). Implementation of the methods in the classroom.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To explain the meaning of the concepts related to teaching and learning processes
2.Understand the principles of learning theories.
3.Explain the connections between learning theories and teaching approaches.
4.To explain the meaning of the concepts related to teaching and learning processes
5.Understand the principles of learning theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altun, Murat. Matematik Öğretimi. Bursa: 1998.
2.Baykul, Yaşar. Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 1995.
3.Olkun, Sinan. İlköğretimde Matematik Öğretiminde Çağdaş Yaklaşımlar. 2000:Ankara
4.Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
5.Busbridge, John ve D. Ali Özçelik. İlköğretim Matematik Öğretimi, Ankara: 1997.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of lesson
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts: Behaviour, learning and teaching
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Altun, Murat. Matematik Öğretimi. Bursa: 1998.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts: Behaviour, learning and teaching
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Altun, Murat. Matematik Öğretimi. Bursa: 1998.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Behavioral learning theories and mathematic
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 5 - Theoretical
Behavioral learning theories and mathematic
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cognitive learning theories and mathematic
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cognitive learning theories and mathematic
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cognitive learning theories and mathematic
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cognitive learning theories and mathematic
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 11 - Theoretical
Social learning theories and mathematic
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 12 - Theoretical
Social learning theories and mathematic
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination of researchs related to learning theories in mathematic education
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examination of researchs related to learning theories in mathematic education.
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 15 - Theoretical
Examination of researchs related to learning theories in mathematic education.
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Olkun, Sinan ve Yoluk, Zülbiye. İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: 2007
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment5%20
Term Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Term Project53330
Reading140228
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
3
2
OÇ-2
3
3
2
OÇ-3
1
5
2
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
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