In 1992, with the establishment of Niğde University, the Department of Elementary Mathematics Teaching, which is a department of the Faculty of Education within the University, continues its education and training with the new understanding formed within the framework of the restructuring of the Faculties of Education in 1997. Our department ensures that the prospective mathematics teachers who will prepare the children and young people of the Republic for the future are trained and educated in accordance with the basic objectives of National Education.

There are 4 professors, 1 associate professor, 2 assistant professors and 1 research assistant in our department.

Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a bachelor's degree in Elementary Mathematics Teaching.

Aims and Objectives

Aims

The aim of our department is to train teachers who will provide secondary school children (grades 5-8) with the ability to understand mathematics, to use mathematical knowledge correctly, to solve problems, to make mathematical associations and to communicate.

Objectives

The main goals of our department are to become a leader in academic ranking among national and international Primary Mathematics Teacher Education departments and to carry out academic research and publications to develop theories and practices. To train Elementary Mathematics Teachers who are equipped with the necessary scientific and social skills, who can follow higher level education, who have critical thinking and leadership skills in the environments they will work in, who can provide interdisciplinary cooperation, who have managerial qualities, who can produce innovative and original solutions.

Level of Qualification and Qualification Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded with the qualification of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

A Bachelor's Degree Program in ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION is a 240 ECTS Credits, 4-year program. The program meets the requirements by both the ECTS credits and level descriptors of the first cycle degree qualifications of the Overarching Framework of European Qualifications Framework HE(QF-EHEA) and the 6th level qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE (TYYÇ, NQF-HETR). The level descriptors also meet the 6th level requirements of the qualifications of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL).

Specific Admission Requirements

Turkish students are admitted to the Department of Elementary Mathematics Teaching according to the results of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) conducted by the Student Selection & Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Those who are successful in the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) exam organized by ÖSYM are placed according to the preference ranking in MF-1 score type.

Admission of foreign students is possible through an evaluation of students’ individual application to the university. For further and detailed information please visit General Admission Requirements and Registration Procedures in the menu items of the Information on the Institution.

For further information, please contact to Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University International Office.

Contact: International Office

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Main Campus, 51240 Niğde, TÜRKİYE

Phone: 0 388 225 21 48
Fax: 0 388 225 23 85

E-mail: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr

Web: http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php?ln=en

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning

With an understanding of lifelong learning, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University recognizes the previously taken courses in another institution and exempts them from graduation credit, as long as the courses match with the learning outcomes of the registered programme at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University. The learning outcome match and the exemption are decided by the Faculty Board in line with the related laws and regulations.

Profile of the Programme

Elementary Mathematics Education department has been established with a mission to provide the students a high quality program to follow and learn cutting edge theories and techniques and at the same time to participate actively in applied and theoretical research.

The undergraduate program is designed in accordance with a cooperative education strategy and an understanding of hands-on experience, so that the new trends in education can be adapted easily. The program constitutes General Mathematical Abilities, Mathematical Thinking and Technology Aided Mathematics. Thus it is aimed to provide the students with the skills to teach and use Mathematics.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) program in Elementary Mathematics Education (First Cycle in QF-EHEA and 6th level in TYYÇ ) is an academically-oriented program giving access to degree and non-degree research program and professional practice demanding high levels of knowledge and skills. The classification of the program with respect to "ISCED (The International Standard Classification of Education) 2011" and "NQF-HETR (The Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE)" and the codes of the fields of education can be listed as follows:

• ISCED Field of Education: 14 – Teacher Training and Education Science
• ISCED 2011 Level: 6, Orientation (Profile): 64, Subcategory: 645 - Academically-oriented "first cycle", bachelor's degree
• NQF-HETR Field of Education: 14 – Teacher Training and Education Science
• NQF-HETR Profile of Education: Academically-oriented "first cycle", bachelor's degree

Learning and Teaching Methods

The most frequently used Instructional Methods of the educational programs of Nigde University are given below. Programs commonly apply these methods as appropriate instructional approaches in accordance with their aims and objectives.

The instructional methods applied for achieving the goal of meeting the expected learning outcomes at Turkish Language program at large are indicated in the section of ‘program learning outcomes’, and those methods utilized for individual course units are indicated in the relevant section of “ description of individual course unit’.

Examples of Learning and Teaching Methods

• Lecture & In-Class Activities
• Group Work
• Reading
• Assignment (Homework)
• Project Work
• Seminar
• Implementation/Application/Practice
• Social Activity
• School Experience and Teaching Practice

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The graduate students of our department can work not only at the private schools and courses, but also teach by taking place in the staff of National Education Ministry if they become successful in KPSS.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The qualification of  ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER  is obtained upon graduation from the ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION programme , which requires;

• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

For detailed information: Please see "Nidge University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"

Access to Further Studies

Upon successful completion of this programme, students may apply to master’s (second cycle) and in some cases, to doctorate (third cycle) degree programs in or related fields of ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. According to the National Regulations on Graduate Education, students are admitted to master’s programmes taking into account their undergraduate (first cycle degree) achievement level and the scores on the subject-specific entrance examinations of the Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) centrally administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Within the framework of the national regulations, regulations endorsed by the senate of each university stipulate the weight of ALES Examination results in the overall evaluation of candidates. Depending on the institutions’ regulations, for some programmes to be accessed, a certain level of foreign language proficiency is also required.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The methods applied for assessment of the achievement of the expected program learning outcomes for the entire program of ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION are shown below and those for the individual course units are given in the relevant section of the course description with their contribution to the final grades.

• Mid-Term Exam
• Final Exam
• Make-up Exam
• Short Exam
• Homework Assessment
• Presentation of Document

Examinations

The success of students in achieving the expected leaning outcomes of the each course unit within the curriculum of ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION programme is evaluated via assessments of in-term activities and final examination which takes place at the end of each semester.

Assessment of in-term activities includes a minimum number of a mid-term examination, homework and a short-exam (quiz) as compulsory assessment methods for all the course units within all degree programmes defined by the Regulations. The programmes are encouraged to define more assessment methods for the in-term activities depending on their needs for measuring the achievements of the outcomes at the programme and course unit levels in order to ensure the educational aims and objectives. The nature and number of the assessment methods used for each course unit together with their contribution the final grades are given under the title of “Assessment and Grading” in the sections of course descriptions. These arrangements are announced in advance, at the beginning of each semester and published in the sections of the course descriptions on this web site.

Mid-term and final examinations are conducted in dates, places and times determined and announced by the University. The students’ final semester grade is given by their instructors based on mid-term examination, homework evaluation, short-examinations, final examination and, if there is any other assessment results taking into account the students’ compliance with attendance to the course activities.

The contributions of the grades of the in-term activities and final exam grade to the final success grade of a course are determined by the course instructor and announced to students within the first two weeks of the semester. Moreover, the contribution of the final exam cannot be less than 40 % and higher than 60% for all the courses within all the degree programmes defined by the Regulations.

Course units, which do not require a mid-term, homework, short-exam and/or a final exam, such as work placement, are determined by the administration of the related departments and specific assessment and grading methods for these courses are also announced through the same channels described above. Evaluation of such activities is made through the procedures defined by the Senate and assessed by Pass (P) or Fail (F) grades.

Grading

The success of a student for each assessment (in-term and final) defined for each course unit is evaluated by the instructor. Evaluations are made over a scale of 100 points and converted to the letter grades at the end of the semester taking into account the standard deviation of grades and grade point average of the class and using the relative evaluation method, principles of which have been set by the Senate.

Please see the section of “Grade Evaluation” for detailed information.

Graduation Requirements

In order for a student to graduate from the ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION program the following conditions must to be met:

• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

For detailed information: Please see "Niğde Ömer Halisdemir  University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"

Mode of Study:

Bachelor of Science in ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION at Nigde University is a full time / face to face programme.