Academic Catalog

SSME534 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IN SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code: 4200534
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(1-4)
ECTS Credit: 7.0
Department: Secondary Science And Mathematics Educ.
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. AYHAN KÜRÞAT ERBAÞ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

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.