Information Package / Course Catalogue
Interdisciplinary Project Based Mathematics Education
Course Code: MTE528
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

The aim of the course is to introduce the students of the graduate program of mathematics education to the science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) education approach and to provide an understanding of the pedagogical foundations of Stem education. It is a project-based interdisciplinary project-based Stem event that focuses on the use of stem education in a project-based approach.

Course Content

To give information about STEM education, Problem based learning approach, Project based education approach, 21st century skills, Interdisciplinary project-based mathematics activities, STEM education in the mathematics program and the planning of STEM education research.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To comprehend the pedagogical basis of interdisciplinary project-based Stem education approach
2.To comprehend the teaching methods and techniques used in stem education
3.To develop interdisciplinary project-based math scenarios
4.To be able to develop Stem based activities for the development of 21st century skills in learners
5.Planning a mathematics education research based on stem education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çorlu, S. & Çallı, E. (2017). Stem Kuram ve Uygulamaları. Pusula Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Stem education? Stem education in the context of the effects of social change on education.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Stem education in the context of 21st century skills
Week 3 - Theoretical
Learning theories that form the basis of stem education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Teaching methods and techniques used in stem education: Problem based learning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Teaching methods and techniques used in stem education: Project based learning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Stem education based mathematics education research in national and international literature
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scientific reports and projects prepared at national and international level for stem education
Week 8 - Theoretical
Interdisciplinary project-based math scenarios, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Engineering Design Cycle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Design of interdisciplinary project-based mathematics activity
Week 11 - Theoretical
Design of interdisciplinary project-based mathematics activity
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interdisciplinary project examples and implementation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of interdisciplinary projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Scientific research design for interdisciplinary project-based mathematics education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Term Project110010
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination115318
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026