General Information

Elementary Mathematics Education Program trains competent mathematics teachers in the field at the end of four years of undergraduate education covering the fields of Elementary Mathematics teachers. Graduated students of this department can go on their academic career, and also can work as a science teacher in schools of Ministry of National Education in public and private.

Length of Programme & Number of Credits

4 Year - 240 ECTS

Feature & Definition

The feature of this program is to train math teachers with the following characteristics. -Uses the information in the field of mathematics in daily life. -Reaches to information. -Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques that enable the student to construct his / her own knowledge, - Communicates effectively with people in the social environment. - Open to innovations. - Respects democratic and ethical values. -Adopts science as the most important guide.

Mode of Study

Full Time

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. KAMURAN TARIM

ECTS / Course Catalog Coordinator

Prof. Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL

Erasmus Coordinator

Prof. Dr. AYTEN PINAR BAL

Internship Coordinator

Doç. Dr. Gülfem SARPKAYA AKTAŞ

Orientation Staff

Prof. Dr. KAMURAN TARIM

Goals

The aim of the program is to contribute to science and education for our country and the world, to produce knowledge, to create contemporary educational environments, to educate mathematics teachers who adopt the understanding of contemporary education. In addition to this, it is aimed to give these teachers basic knowledge and skills such as doing research and practice in mathematics, problem solving, and relating mathematics to daily life.

Objectives

To educate elementary mathematics teachers who have ethical understanding of teaching profession.

Specific Admission Requirements

In order for students to be admitted to the Primary School Mathematics Teaching program, they must have obtained a sufficient score in the Higher Education Institutions Exam.

Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete this program are awarded with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Mathematics Education.

Level of Qualification

Bachelor's

Qualification Requirements of Graduation

In order to graduate from this program, it is necessary to have a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 and to be successful in all courses.

Access to Further Studies

The graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to graduate studies in same field or related areas if they pass the evaluation process designated according to the regulations of “Çukurova University Graduate Education and Examination Committee”, which includes ALES, general point of average, and the interview.

Internship

The courses Teaching Practice-I and Teaching Practice-II within the program are carried out in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, in cooperation with the Ministry.

Applied Course

In the Community Service Practices course, students work as volunteers in various non-governmental organizations (such as TEMA, LÖSEV, TEV, AÇEV, etc.). Teaching Practice-I and Teaching Practice-II are courses of this nature.

Work Placement

Private institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (such as schools, private tutoring centers, and study centers) are included in this scope

Double Major, Additional Major & Exchange Possibilities

The Double Major Program is a program that allows students who are enrolled in any undergraduate program and meet the necessary requirements, to pursue another undergraduate program that is related to their primary field of study, enabling them to obtain a second bachelor's degree. This program is implemented based on the request of the relevant department, the recommendation of the relevant unit council, and the decision of the Senate. The principles regarding the Double Major Program are determined by the Senate. The Minor Program is determined by the request of the relevant department, the recommendation of the relevant unit council, and the decision of the Senate, and it is conducted through cooperation between the departments. The Minor Program allows students who are enrolled in any undergraduate program and meet the necessary requirements, to pursue a certificate-oriented minor program in addition to their main undergraduate program. The Minor Program does not represent a separate bachelor's degree program. The principles related to the Minor Program are determined by the Senate.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education Program, teaching in private schools and public schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education; They can work as teachers in Science and Art Centers, as experts in Ministry of National Education (MoNE) and the private schools affiliated to it, or as a civil servant in different institutions of the state.