Academic Catalog

SSME210 THEORIES AND APPROACHES IN TEACHING & LEARNING OF SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS

Course Code:	4200210
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	4.0
Department:	Secondary Science And Mathematics Educ.
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖMER FARUK ÖZDEMÝR
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical understanding of teaching and learning in theory and practice related to science or mathematics education. This course focuses upon behaviorist, constructivist, and social learning theories with a particular emphasis upon instructional implications in science or mathematics education. Specific instructional strategies emerging from these theories are covered. This course also includes new approaches and strategies in science or mathematics education such as multiple representations, models and modeling, learning styles, and self regulated learning strategies.