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International Journal of Excellent Leadership 2024, Vol. 4(2) 17-25
Expanding The Limits of Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Education Experiences
pp. 17 - 25
Publish Date: December 31, 2024 | Single/Total View: 2/1 | Single/Total Download: 3/0
Abstract
This study aims to examine the effects of interdisciplinary approaches in elementary school mathematics lessons and their implementation in the classroom. The study examines teachers' views on interdisciplinary approaches, the difficulties they face when implementing these approaches, and their effects on students' attitudes and motivation towards mathematics lessons. The study was conducted with a case study design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 10 classroom teachers working in Van province. A semi-structured interview form was used as data collection tools. In the interviews, teachers' implementation processes of interdisciplinary approaches, the difficulties they face and the effects of these approaches on student achievement were examined in depth. The data were analyzed using content analysis method. The findings of the study show that teachers generally associate interdisciplinary approaches with Turkish, Science, Social Studies and Life Sciences courses. In addition, the interdisciplinary approach was found to improve students' mathematical thinking skills and increase their motivation for mathematics. However, some teachers reported difficulties in implementing these approaches due to the intensity of the curriculum. In conclusion, interdisciplinary approaches have positive effects on student motivation and achievement. However, educational policies need to be strengthened to overcome the difficulties faced by teachers. In this direction, it is recommended that interdisciplinary trainings for teachers should be expanded and classroom materials should be diversified.
Keywords: Interdisciplinary approaches, primary school mathematics teaching, mathematics lesson
APA 7th edition
Sahin, M., Turbil, H., & Sahin, M. (2024). Expanding The Limits of Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Education Experiences. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 4(2), 17-25.
Harvard
Sahin, M., Turbil, H. and Sahin, M. (2024). Expanding The Limits of Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Education Experiences. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 4(2), pp. 17-25.
Chicago 16th edition
Sahin, Murat, Hursit Turbil and Mehtap Sahin (2024). "Expanding The Limits of Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Education Experiences". International Journal of Excellent Leadership 4 (2):17-25.
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