Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
Master's Program in Mathematics Education (with Thesis) will be established in 2024 within Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Institute of Science, Department of Mathematics and Science Education. The language of instruction will be Turkish. |
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master's degree in Mathematics Education. |
Masters |
Graduates of the undergraduate programs of the Mathematics Teaching or Elementary Mathematics Teaching departments of the Faculty of Education/Educational Sciences or the Mathematics department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, or equivalent programs accepted by YÖK from universities abroad can enroll in the program by meeting the minimum conditions specified in the Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Graduate Education Regulation. |
Graduates of the Mathematics Teaching or Primary Mathematics Teaching departments of the Faculty of Education/Educational Sciences or the Mathematics department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, or graduates of equivalent programs accepted by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) from universities abroad can apply to this program. |
The thesis master's program consists of at least 7 courses, a seminar course, a field of expertise course and thesis work, with a total of not less than 21 national credits. Seminar course, specialization course and thesis work are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. The thesis master's program consists of a total of at least 120 ECTS credits, including at least 8 courses, including the seminar course, and thesis work, provided that one academic year is not less than 60 ECTS credits. |
The aim of the program is to train expert individuals who have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experience to do education, training and high-level research in the field of mathematics education, who can think critically, have high self-confidence and have the competencies to follow innovations in their field on a national and international scale. |
| PO-1 | Has advanced field knowledge regarding mathematics education. |
| PO-2 | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques and measurement and evaluation methods related to the teaching profession and the field. |
| PO-3 | Makes planning, material development and application in accordance with the developmental characteristics and learning styles of the student group in which he / she will perform his / her profession. |
| PO-4 | Uses scientific research methods and techniques within the framework of scientific and analytical thinking skills at the level of being able to conduct scientific research independently. |
| PO-5 | Has ability to relate mathematical knowledge to daily life problems and other disciplines. |
| PO-6 | Gains scientific and mathematical thinking skills and uses this knowledge in relevant fields. |
| PO-7 | Evaluates the solution methods and results of the problem that s/he constructed in the field of mathematics. |
| PO-8 | Evaluates new information in the field with a systematic approach. |
| PO-9 | Designs appropriate learning environments to enrich the learning and teaching process. |
| PO-10 | Has the skills to collect data, evaluate data with appropriate methods and compare these methods with qualitative and/or quantitative scientific research related to mathematics teaching field and/or other disciplines. |
| PO-11 | Applies the fundamental concepts of algebra, analysis and geometry. |
| PO-12 | Analyzes mathematical models of problems in different fields. |
| PO-13 | Proves using reasoning and mathematical proof methods. |
| PO-14 | Explains her thoughts logically using mathematical language. |
| PO-15 | Has ability to use written and oral academic language at a level that can present content knowledge and skills in academic environments. |
| PO-16 | Has ability to use databases and other information resources related to the field. |
| PO-17 | Has ability to use information and communication technologies effectively in teaching mathematical concepts. |
| PO-18 | Critically discusses international mathematics education literature. |
| PO-19 | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values. |
| TYYC | PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | PÇ-19 |
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| 1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. | X | X | X | X |
| Açıklama | PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | PÇ-19 |
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| Based on licensing qualifications, it has theoretical and practical knowledge of expertise in an educational science level, develops and deepens this information. | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| Discuss the interaction between disciplines related to the field. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| It uses the theoretical and applied information of the expertise he has acquired in the field, develops and deepens this information. | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| The information in the field functionally integrates information from different disciplinary fields and creates new information. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| Problems that require expertise bring solutions using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| A problem in the field, independently improves the solutions, solutions, solve, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| It develops new strategic approaches in complicated cases where they do not predict the applications in the field, and produces solutions by taking responsibility. | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Actively participates in or leads to team work related to the field. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| Evaluates the information about the field with a critical eye. | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Conducts work in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Transfers the developments in the field and their own studies in the fields, written, oral and visually systematically. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| The social relations in vocational and professional environments and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical point of view of the leading norms, to improve and change them when necessary. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 overall. | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share information about the field in national / international level orally and in writing. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required by the area. | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| Comments on strategy, policy and implementation plans on the fields related to the field develops these plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| The collection, interpretation, announcement of the data related to the field controls the stages of social, scientific and ethical values and teaches these values. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| The knowledge and skills they acquired in the field apply in interdisciplinary studies. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| It develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results of the quality processes. | X | X | X | X |
| Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 7,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) | PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI | TYYÇ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | PÇ-19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KNOWLEDGE | Theoretical-Conceptual | Based on licensing qualifications, it has theoretical and practical knowledge of expertise in an educational science level, develops and deepens this information. | 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | Theoretical-Conceptual | KNOWLEDGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KNOWLEDGE | Theoretical-Conceptual | Discuss the interaction between disciplines related to the field. | 2 | x | x | x | x | x | 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. | Theoretical-Conceptual | KNOWLEDGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SKILLS | Cognitive-Practical | It uses the theoretical and applied information of the expertise he has acquired in the field, develops and deepens this information. | 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. | Cognitive-Practical | SKILLS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SKILLS | Cognitive-Practical | The information in the field functionally integrates information from different disciplinary fields and creates new information. | 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. | Cognitive-Practical | SKILLS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SKILLS | Cognitive-Practical | Problems that require expertise bring solutions using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods. | 3 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. | Cognitive-Practical | SKILLS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | A problem in the field, independently improves the solutions, solutions, solve, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. | 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. | Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | It develops new strategic approaches in complicated cases where they do not predict the applications in the field, and produces solutions by taking responsibility. | 2 | x | x | 2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. | Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Actively participates in or leads to team work related to the field. | 3 | x | x | x | x | 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. | Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Evaluates the information about the field with a critical eye. | 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | Learning Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Conducts work in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. | 2 | x | x | x | x | Learning Competence | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Transfers the developments in the field and their own studies in the fields, written, oral and visually systematically. | 1 | x | x | x | x | 1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. | Communication and Social Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | The social relations in vocational and professional environments and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical point of view of the leading norms, to improve and change them when necessary. | 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | 2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. | Communication and Social Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 overall. | 3 | x | x | 3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | Communication and Social Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Share information about the field in national / international level orally and in writing. | 4 | x | x | x | x | 4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. | Communication and Social Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required by the area. | 5 | x | x | Communication and Social Competence | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Comments on strategy, policy and implementation plans on the fields related to the field develops these plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. | Field Specific Competence | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | The collection, interpretation, announcement of the data related to the field controls the stages of social, scientific and ethical values and teaches these values. | 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. | Field Specific Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | The knowledge and skills they acquired in the field apply in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. | Field Specific Competence | COMPETENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | Evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. | 4 | x | x | x | x | Field Specific Competence | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMPETENCES | It develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results of the quality processes. | 5 | x | x | x | x | Field Specific Competence | COMPETENCES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Graduates of this program would have academic career and work as a lecturer in Mathematics Education departments of universities if they have required scores from postgraduate education entrance exam score, foreign language exam score etc.. |
Candidates who completed master education successfully can study in PhD programs on the condition of having required scores from postgraduate education entrance exam and foreign language exam. |
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 501 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Compulsory | 6 |
| SEC1 | Elective Lesson Pool 1 | - Hour(s) | - Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 24 |
Total: |
30 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 502 | SEMINAR | 0 Hour(s) | 2 Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Compulsory | 18 |
| SEC2 | Elective Lesson Pool 2 | - Hour(s) | - Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Optional | 12 |
Total: |
30 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 597 | THESIS STUDIES | 0 Hour(s) | 1 Hour(s) | 2 | Fall Semester | Compulsory | 24 |
| MATE 801 | SPECIALIZED FIELD COURSE | 4 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 2 | Fall Semester | Compulsory | 6 |
Total: |
30 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 598 | THESIS STUDIES | 0 Hour(s) | 1 Hour(s) | 2 | Spring Semester | Compulsory | 24 |
| MATE 802 | SPECIALIZED FIELD COURSE | 4 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 2 | Spring Semester | Compulsory | 6 |
Total: |
30 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 503 | MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 509 | MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 511 | KNOWLEDGE QUARTET IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 513 | MIXED METHODS RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 507 | LEARNING THEORIES IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 505 | FUNDAMENTAL MATHEMATICAL SKILLS | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Fall Semester | Optional | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Theoretical | Practice | Year | Semester of Study | Type of Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATE 508 | CURRENT RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 510 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 506 | CREATIVE TASKS AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Optional | 6 |
| MATE 504 | APPLIED MATHEMATICS | 3 Hour(s) | 0 Hour(s) | 1 | Spring Semester | Optional | 6 |
In order to register for the course at the beginning of the semester and take the final exam for each student, it is necessary to continue at least 70% of the courses and at least 80% of the practices. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course.The midterm exams contribution 40% to success grade, final exams contribution 60% to success grade.All exams are evaluated over 100 points.Students who has received a letter grade (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) are considered successful from that course. |
In order to successfully complete the program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (equivalent to 120 ECTS) and successfully complete the master's thesis. |
Full time. |
The educational activities of the department are conducted by 3 associate professors, 1 assistant professors and 1 research assistant. Lessons are held in classrooms equipped with computers and projectors within the Faculty of Education. Additionally, students can benefit from the computer laboratory, which is open throughout the day. |
Haci Bektas Veli Nevsehir University Faculty of Education Department of Mathematics and Science Education 50300 Nevsehir / TURKİYE Phone: +90 (384) 228 10 00 Fax: +90 (384) 228 10 40 Head of Department: Assist. Prof. Dr. Solmaz Damla GEDİK ALTUN Phone: 0 384 228 10 00 / 21094 E-mail: sdgedik@nevsehir.edu.tr |