SSME534 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IN SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4200534 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (1.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Secondary Science and Mathematics Educ. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYHAN KÜRŞAT ERBAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
gain insight about teaching profession
understand school environment
understand classroom environment
Course Content
Classroom observations under the close supervision of a cooperating school teacher, including acquaintance with the school, students and the teaching profession from various perspectives in science or mathematics education. School organization, its management and its problems; daily activities in the school; departmental activities in mathematics or science fields; a day of a student; a day of a teacher; school-parent collaboration; observation of major and minor subject area courses in terms of how teacher organize lesson, use various teaching methods and activities, manage the classroom and evaluate student work. Evaluation and preparation of instructional materials in science or mathematics.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
observe experienced school teachers at work
work with individuals and small groups
understand curricular aims of the courses they are working with,
work as a member of the staff,
realize the purpose of assessment and evaluation,
communicate with students,
evaluate the class activities,
report observations,
put theories into practice,
observe student behavior,
discover teaching strengths and weaknesses,
improve self-concept as a teacher.
be able to search related literature from different sources.