Elementary Mathematics Education

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Uses theoretical and applied mathematical knowledge necessary for mathematical thinking skills.
• Uses numerical, algebraic, geometric, statistical and functional thinking skills in problem solving processes.  
• Establish relationships between mathematical related conceptual, factual and procedural knowledge.  
• Plans teaching by using mathematics teaching programs effectively.
• Designs materials and instructional technologies suitable for mathematics course outcomes and students' needs.
• Uses measurement and evaluation approaches in mathematics teaching.
• Designs mathematics teaching according to approaches of mathematical modeling, problem posing and solving.
• Uses the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques, taking into account the developmental characteristics of the students, their individual differences, the characteristics of the subject area and the achievements.  
• Organizes individual and group work, taking into account their creative strengths and weaknesses.
• Decide on the sources of information related to mathematics teaching and the ways to reach them.
• Designs professional projects and activities in social, artistic, and cultural contexts with the awareness of serving the society.
• Makes decisions in accordance with scientific and professional ethical values.
• Behaves in accordance with the legislation that regulates his/her duties, rights, and responsibilities related to his/her profession.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Ahmet BİLGİN | Ahmet BİLGİN

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Assistant Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arzu ARI | Ayşe Arzu ARI