Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theories in Mathematics Education
Course Code: MTE509
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

In general, learning theories, in particular, to raise awareness of the theories of non-formal learning in mathematics education and to study the applications of the theories in the field

Course Content

An overview of learning theory, need for such theory, the output process of emergence of theory, practice effects of the theory, the introduction of non-formal learning theory in mathematics education (behavioral, cognitive, socio-cultural constructivist theory and eclectic approaches), the basic principles, learning insights, distinctive features, students and teachers appraised roles, perception and evaluation of learning outcomes, development and changes provided for students

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ersen YAZICI
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about learning theories
2.The need for theory, the knowledge of the emergence of theories
3.To know the theories of non-formal learning in mathematics education
4.To know the basic principles, learning outlooks, distinguishing features
5.To know the roles of students and teachers
6.To know the developments and changes foreseen in the student
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baki, A. (2006). Kuramdan uygulamaya matematik eğitimi. Derya Kitabevi
2.Bingölbali, E., Arslan, S. & Zembat, İ. Ö. (2016). Matematik Eğitiminde Teoriler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
3.Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S. & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2012) İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği (Çev.Edt: Durmuş, S.), Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An overview of learning theories
Week 2 - Theoretical
An overview of learning theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
The need for theory, the emergence of theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effects of theories on implementation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction of non-formal learning theories in mathematics education (behaviorist, cognitive, socio-cultural, constructivist theories and eclectic approaches)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction of non-formal learning theories in mathematics education (behaviorist, cognitive, socio-cultural, constructivist theories and eclectic approaches)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic principles of theories and perspectives on learning
Week 8 - Theoretical
Distinguishing features of theories, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Student and teacher-trained roles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Perception and evaluation of learning outcomes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Foreseen development and changes in the student
Week 12 - Theoretical
Practices on non-formal learning theories in mathematics education
Week 13 - Theoretical
Practices on non-formal learning theories in mathematics education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Practices on non-formal learning theories in mathematics education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination138240
Final Examination146248
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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4
3
4
4
5
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
4
4
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3
OÇ-3
5
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3
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5
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3
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5
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4
3
4
4
5
3
3
OÇ-6
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026