SSME650 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE&MATH. EDUC.
| Course Code: | 4200650 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Secondary Science and Mathematics Educ. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. YEZDAN BOZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
learn about cognitive development theories
apply learning theories in science and mathematics education classrooms
Course Content
Behavioral patterns consisting of critical thinking, in reference to Piagets patterns of cognitive development. Science and mathematics education curricula in universities.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
explain Piagets theory
explain Bruners theory
explain Vygotskys theory
explain constructivism
explain situated cognition theory
explain metacognition
analyze differences between theories of Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, Ausubel
design a classroom environment based on theories taught in the course