İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The Primary School Mathematics Teaching Program is an undergraduate program within the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education. The aim of the Primary School Mathematics Teaching Program is to train teachers who will work in middle schools (grades 5-8), possessing the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experience required to conduct educational activities in the field of mathematics. These teachers are expected to be critical thinkers, confident, and able to follow innovations related to their field. The program includes compulsory and elective theoretical and practical courses focused on subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and general culture. The theoretical courses in the program are delivered in technology-supported classroom environments, while practical courses are conducted over two semesters under the supervision of a Practice Lecturer and a Practice Teacher in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, the Provincial Directorate of National Education, and Practice Schools. The theoretical courses offered in the Primary School Mathematics Teaching Program are based on the microstructure-feature-performance and application principles to be established in mathematics and educational sciences.
• Between 2010 and 2016, the program was housed under the Department of Primary Education, and since 2016, it has been accepting students under the Department of Mathematics and Science Education. Located in the Faculty of Education building at Akdeniz University, the Primary School Mathematics Teaching Program is supported by one professor, six associate professors, and one assistant professors.
• The department aims to enhance knowledge and experience by promoting student and academic staff exchange through bilateral agreements with respected international institutions. The department participates in the ERASMUS, FARABI, and MEVLANA Student and Academic Staff Exchange Programs through established bilateral agreements. The Department of Mathematics Education operates within the Faculty of Education building, which includes 39 classrooms, a library, computer laboratories, and a Mathematics Education Classroom.

• Education and training are conducted in formal, open, or distance learning formats. In addition, practical training is carried out in middle schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education

• Acquires a sufficient level of subject knowledge in their field and also gains sufficient knowledge in related fields (e.g., Science, Physics, etc.).
• Gains pedagogical knowledge related to the teaching profession and their field, and applies contemporary teaching methods, techniques, and assessment and evaluation methods.
• Possesses enough foreign language proficiency to follow foreign sources related to their field.
• Develops the ability to effectively use information and communication technologies in teaching mathematics.
• Understands the developmental characteristics and learning styles of middle school students and is capable of planning, developing materials, and implementing lessons accordingly.
• Has adequate knowledge of the structure and historical development of the Turkish Education System.
• Is a teacher who adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Reforms, believes in democracy, is aware of Turkish national, spiritual, moral, and cultural values, and is sensitive to these values in their profession while remaining open to universal values.
• Acquires scientific and analytical thinking skills, knows scientific research methods and techniques, and applies them in classroom practices.
• Gains knowledge about the nature and historical development of mathematics and relates mathematics to other disciplines.
• Has knowledge of the fundamental learning areas and achievements of the mathematics curriculum.
• Develops mathematical communication, problem-solving, reasoning, and connection skills.
• Effectively uses their mathematical knowledge in the education process.
• Performs self-evaluation, takes responsibility in individual and group work, and participates in social and cultural activities.
• Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

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

• Students are subjected to a midterm exam, midterm work (project, seminar, quiz, homework, or a second midterm exam) and a final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam to the success grade is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated out of 100 points. Students who receive a letter grade of (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) or (CC) in a course are considered to have passed that course. At the end of each semester, students can take a make-up exam for the courses in that semester.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

To hold a high school or equivalent diploma,

To obtain a sufficient score on the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) and the Field Proficiency Test (AYT).

They are employed in public and private middle schools.

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

The qualification is valid indefinitely.