İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

• Program of Elementary Mathematics Education is a bachelor's degree program in the Department of Elementary Education in the Faculty of Education. Besides the required courses, the program offers courses on vocational training, general knowledge and practice. Students can also take elective courses. Lessons are carried out theoretically and practically. Theoretical courses are carried out in classes equipped with technological facilities. Practical courses are given in two academic semesters with the collaboration of Faculty of Education, provincial directorates of National Education, and Training Primary Schools and with the supervision of course teachers and teachers in training schools. It is a higher education program that covers an eight-semester program and provides training for a specific learning field and profession. The theoretical courses recommended in the Elementary Mathematics Education Program are based on courses in mathematics and educational sciences and their application.

• Learning takes place in formal, open or distance learning. Also; applied trainings are carried out in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internship or workplace training in industry, health institutions and primary, secondary and high schools within the Ministry of National Education.

• Designs lesson plans and teaching materials by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of the group in the field of education and applies them in a way that develops cognitive, affective and psycho-motor processes.
• Decides on appropriate teaching methods and techniques for the group they are teaching and effectively utilizes them in a manner that enhances learning, taking into account the characteristics of the Turkish education system and the scope of the curriculum
• Develops appropriate assessment tools for learning during the teaching process, provides feedback to both themselves and the students based on criterion-referenced evaluation of the results, monitors student development, and adjusts the teaching process according to the assessment outcome.
• By utilizing teaching methods and techniques suitable for the students' developmental levels and the characteristics of the group, s/he creates an effective classroom management that fosters active participation in the lesson, thus establishing an appropriate learning environment for the students.
• Develops itself in accessing and using information and communication technologies effectively.
• Critically evaluates scientific research in their field, makes deductions, develops solutions to problems encountered by employing analytical thinking based on research findings, and effectively communicates these solutions to their institution.
• Applies correctly and comprehensively what needs to be done within the scope of ethical principles and standards in all processes related to their profession, demonstrates an attitude that supports lifelong learning, is sensitive to the needs of society, and pursues personal and professional development in line with such principles.
• In presentations during classes and interactions within the classroom, effectively and efficiently communicates, utilizing technology and both Turkish and foreign languages correctly, in a manner that aligns with the cultural values of the community.
• Relates mathematical concepts to everyday life and other disciplines, utilizing mathematical language and terminology correctly and effectively to enhance reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Integrates the historical development of mathematics with other disciplines by describing concepts, facts, and events, thus incorporating them into the teaching process.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• Reading and writing competence
• Multilingual competence
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenhip competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

A variety of assessment methods such as quizzes, mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows; GRADE / FACTOR / SCORES (over 100)

A         4,0       95-100

A-        3,7       90-94

B+       3,3       85-89

B         3,0       80-84

B-        2,7       75-79

C+       2,3       70-74

C         2,0       65-69

C-        1,7       60-64

D+       1,3       55-59

D         1          50-54

F1        0          0-49

F2        0

Y         -

Z         -

E         -

In order to supervise the quality of higher education programmes;

YÖK is responsible of planning, organising, managing and supervising higher education institution's educational and other activities. YÖK prepares "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" within its own criteria and publishes these reports annually. YÖK prepares reports that include qualitative and quantitative evaluations of higher education institutions in accordance with these annual reports and shares them with general public.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published by YÖK annually. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to "Procedures and Principles for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programmes":

1. Establishment and Approval of Curricula 
   1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate programmes in higher education institutions.
   2. IIn higher education institutions, the curriculum of undergraduate programmes and the learning outcomes each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.
   3.  After the curriculum of National Core Education Programmes is accepted by the relevant Deans Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.
2.  Assessment and Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate programme will bring to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes who successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an undergraduate diploma.
4. Self Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions. In addition, the accreditation decisions made by the accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality of programmes' qualifications is assured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation.
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• Having graduated from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the conditions of admission to the undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
• Having been placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination held by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.
• Having obtained sufficient points as a result of the central examination held by ÖSYM for the programmes of higher education institutions that accept students through special talent exams, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, and having been successful in the special talent examination.
• Having been placed in undergraduate programs that are the continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK and conducted by ÖSYM.

• Undergraduate degree holders can continue their graduate programmes and, if they meet the relevant requirements, the doctorate and proficiency in arts programmes that accept students with an undergraduate degree.
• Undergraduate students have the right to participate in the double major programmes opened by the higher education institutions they are studying at. Students enrolled in double major programmes can take courses from two diploma programmes simultaneously and receive two separate undergraduate diplomas if they are successful.
• Teachers who have the knowledge, skills and experience to provide education in the field are trained.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification is continuous