DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DESCRIPTION OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION)

ELE 132 School Experience I (1-4)3
Classroom observation including Organization and management of school, daily activities in the school, group activities, a day of a teacher, a day of a student, school-family cooperation, observation of major and non-major courses, school and related problems, various teaching learning activities, examination of materials and written sources.

ELE 224 Instructional Planning and Evaluation (3-2)4
Basic concepts in curriculum development and its processes; development of lesson plan, unit plan, annual and daily plan; selection of content and organization. Teaching methods and strategies; properties of materials and their selection; measurement and evaluation; approaches in evaluation; types of tests; developing achievement tests.

ELE 240 Probability and Statistics (2-2)3
Data collection, sampling, sampling distribution and estimation, permutation and combination, probability, continuous random variables and distribution, estimated value, data analysis, hypothesis testing, Chi-square test, regration and correlation.

ELE 300 Computer Applications in Education (2-2)3
Develop proficiency with networked workstations and computer applications. Provides experience with word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and the Internet. Focuses on the principles and specific ideas for appropriate, responsible, and ethical computer use. Promotes self-confidence for on-going professional development.

ELE 317 Instructional Development and Media in Mathematics Education (3-2)4
Characteristics of various instructional technologies, the place and the use of technologies in instructional process, development of teaching materials through instructional technologies (worksheets, transparencies, slides, videotapes, computer-based course materials, etc.) and assessment of the qualities of various teaching materials.
Prerequisite: ELE 300

ELE 329 Instructional Technology and Material Development
(2-2)3
Characteristics of various instructional technologies, the place and use of technologies in instructional process, development of teaching materials through instructional technologies (worksheets, transparencies, slides, videotapes, computer-based course materials, etc.), and assessment of the qualities of various teaching materials.
Prerequisite: ELE 300

ELE 331 Laboratory Applications in Science I (2-2)3
Laboratory experiments in science education. Improvement of skills in setting up experiments in science courses for elementary schools through 6-8.

ELE 332 Laboratory Applications in Science II (2-2)3
Continuation of ELE 331.
Prerequisite: ELE 331

ELE 336 Methods of Science and Mathematics Teaching (3-2)4
Concepts of methods and teaching strategies in elementary education. Different methods of instruction, such as expository, inquiry, discovery, demonstration, discussion, problem solving and cooperative learning as applied to the teaching and learning process in teaching science and mathematics at elementary schools.
Prerequisite: ELE 224

ELE 356 Activity-based Mathematics Instruction (2-2)3
Presents a variety of mathematics teaching techniques and activities that can be used in 4-8 classrooms. A focus is placed upon the possibilities of making math classes motivating and enjoyable for young learners. Topics include teaching via problem solving, appropriate instructional sequences for activities, assessing learning, and use of technology.

ELE 420 Practice Teaching in Elementary Education (2-6)5
Field experience and teaching practice (minimum 12 weeks) including class observation, adaptation to classroom condition, planning and preparation for teaching. Guided teaching practice in science in elementary schools.
Prerequisite: ELE 437

ELE 430 Exploring Geometry with Dynamic Geometry
Applications (2-2)3
This course will be important for preservice mathematics teachers in terms of gaining variety of perspectives in teaching and learning of geometry and mathematics. It will be helpful for students to become familiar main issues in elementary mathematics education in order to support an understanding of the important concepts, principles, approaches and theories of teaching and learning mathematics and geometry in classroom settings.

ELE 437 School Experience II (1-4)3
Continuation of ELE 132.
Prerequisite: ELE 132, ELE 336

ELE 439 Methods of Science Teaching (3-0)3
Concepts of methods and teaching strategies in elementary education. Different methods of instruction, such as expository, inquiry, discovery, demonstration, discussion and cooperative learning as applied to the teaching and learning process in teaching science at elementary schools.
Prerequisite: ELE 336

ELE 440 Science, Technology and Society (3-0)3
Properties of individuals in science literacy, roles of science and science teacher in achieving these properties, relationship between science, technology and community.

ELE 443 Methods of Mathematics Teaching (2-2)3
Concepts of methods and teaching strategies in elementary education. Different methods of instruction, such as expository, inquiry, discovery, demonstration, discussion, problem solving and cooperative learning as applied to the teaching and learning process in teaching mathematics at elementary schools.
Prerequisite: ELE 336

ELE 445 Textbook Analysis in Science Education (2-2)3
Examination of science textbooks and educational programs, approved by Ministry of Education, in terms of student's level, content, language, format, and contribution to meaningful learning.
Prerequisite: ELE 224

ELE 448 Textbook Analysis in Mathematics Education (2-2)3
Examination of mathematics textbooks and educational programs, approved by Ministry of Education, in terms of student's level, content, language, format, and contribution to meaningful learning.
Prerequisite: ELE 224

ELE 463 Special Topics in Science Education (4-0)4
A course covering the interaction of organisms with their biotic and physical environment from an evolutionary perspective. Topics follow the organisation of life through the levels of population, community and ecosystem, emphasizing diversity at each level. Terrestrial and aquatic systems are equally represented throughout the course, and the relationship of ecological theory and practice with environmental problems are highligted.
Prerequisite: ELE 224

ELE 473 Environmental Education (3-0)3
Develop conceptions in environmental education by using a range of strategies designed to integrate an individual's environmental knowledge, attitudes/values, and behavior. Includes opportunities to build skills that enhance learners' problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and socio-affective skills.

ELE 474 Education and Awareness for Sustainability (3-0)3
To develop environmental insights in young people and to contribute to the development of an environmentally oriented behavior with purposeful awareness building and practical conversion. To offer an insight especially for people-society- technology-nature-sustainability relationship. To introduce the concept of environmental education with emphasis on the European Union's policy.

ELE 482 Projects in Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2-2)3
A project-based course designed to help presevice teachers to work on a theoretical or practical needs related to elementary science and mathematics education and their applications in classroom settings. To the extent practical, students are expected to develop projects related to their own primary area of study and give a seminar.