An Examination of the Article 'Arithmetic (Mathematics) Courses in Primary Schools' within the Context of Knowledge of Mathematics Teaching
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| Title: | An Examination of the Article 'Arithmetic (Mathematics) Courses in Primary Schools' within the Context of Knowledge of Mathematics Teaching |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kaya, Tugba Baran, Demir, Gönül Türkan (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction. 2022 14(3):1677-1695. |
| Availability: | World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: https://ijci.wcci-international.org/index.php/IJCI/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational History, Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Journal Articles, Active Learning, Thinking Skills, Mathematics Curriculum, Arithmetic, Teaching Methods, Rote Learning, Constructivism (Learning), Content Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Turkey |
| ISSN: | 1562-0506 |
| Abstract: | This research aims to give an idea of the approach of mathematics teaching in primary schools in the early years of Republic of Turkey and compare it with the current approach of teaching within the context of Mathematics Teaching Knowledge (MTK). Therefore, the sample of the study was the article entitled "Arithmetic (Mathematics) Courses in Primary Schools" published in 1927 in one of the most influential education journals of Atatürk period -- "Education Journal". In the study, document analysis method was adapted. In the data collection process, initially, the article was translated from Ottoman Turkish to modern Turkish language. Later, the article was analysed through descriptive and content analysis in relation to the components of MTK. The results revealed that teachers were provided with recommendations referring to MTK components, namely association of mathematics with everyday life, use of materials, knowledge of conceptual relationships, level-appropriate teaching, and active student learning. It was also determined that the article put forward some other recommendations to primary school teachers addressing to the importance of improving advanced-level of thinking skills among students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1364281 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research aims to give an idea of the approach of mathematics teaching in primary schools in the early years of Republic of Turkey and compare it with the current approach of teaching within the context of Mathematics Teaching Knowledge (MTK). Therefore, the sample of the study was the article entitled "Arithmetic (Mathematics) Courses in Primary Schools" published in 1927 in one of the most influential education journals of Atatürk period -- "Education Journal". In the study, document analysis method was adapted. In the data collection process, initially, the article was translated from Ottoman Turkish to modern Turkish language. Later, the article was analysed through descriptive and content analysis in relation to the components of MTK. The results revealed that teachers were provided with recommendations referring to MTK components, namely association of mathematics with everyday life, use of materials, knowledge of conceptual relationships, level-appropriate teaching, and active student learning. It was also determined that the article put forward some other recommendations to primary school teachers addressing to the importance of improving advanced-level of thinking skills among students. |
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| ISSN: | 1562-0506 |
