Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mathematical Knowledge For Teaching
Course Code: MTE517
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course students will gain knowledge about mathematical knowledge for teaching and will be able to conduct research on this subject.

Course Content

Development of mathematical knowledge for teaching, perspectives of mathematical knowledge for teaching, and literature review of mathematical knowledge for teaching.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to identify pedagogical content knowledge and mathematical knowledge for teaching.
2.To be able to improve his/her understanding of mathematical knowledge for teaching.
3.To be able to identify technological pedagogical content knowledge.
4.To be able to comprehend the role and the importance of mathematical knowledge for teaching in the area of teacher education.
5.5. To be able to write academically specific to the field.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to mathematical knowledge for teaching
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pedagogical content knowledge and its models
Week 3 - Theoretical
Models of pedagogical content knowledge and their elements
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mathematical knowledge for teaching
Week 5 - Theoretical
Subject matter knowledge: Common Content Knowledge (CCK)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Subject matter knowledge: Knowledge at the mathematical horizon
Week 7 - Theoretical
Subject matter knowledge: Specialized content knowledge (SCK)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Pedagogical content knowledge: Knowledge of content and teaching (KCT), Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Pedagogical content knowledge: Knowledge of content and students (KCS)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pedagogical content knowledge: Knowledge of Curriculum
Week 11 - Theoretical
Teachers’ beliefs and opinions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Technological pedagogical content knowledge
Week 13 - Theoretical
The role of teacher training in the development of mathematical knowledge for teaching
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examination of research related to mathematical knowledge for teaching
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026