A General Review of Acquisitions and Problems in The Process of Adapting and Applying Traditional Children’s Games into Maths

Geleneksel Çocuk Oyunlarının Matematiğe Uyarlanması ve Uygulanması Sürecindeki Kazanım ve Problemlere Genel Bir Bakış

Abstract

The objective of this study is to reveal the acquisitions and problems experiencedby preservice maths teachers during the application of traditional children’s games thatare adapted in the lesson of “Maths and Game”. Participants of the study consisted of 17preservice mathematics teachers studying in the Department of Primary School MathematicsEducation. Data collection tools involved a form composed of open-ended questions and“Mathematics Games 5E Lesson Plan Report” that was prepared by each preservice teacherfor each game. The acquired qualitative data were exposed to descriptive and content analyses.As a consequence, it was determined that these applications helped students love mathematicsmore, made the lessons more entertaining, removed their prejudices against mathematics, increased participation in lessons and provided permanent and meaningful learning. It wasalso found that these adapted games were effective upon supporting the social-emotionaldevelopment of students and increased the belief and self-confidence of preservice teachers toteach mathematics via adapted games.

Özet

Bu çalışmanın amacı, matematik öğretmeni adaylarının “Matematik ve Oyun” dersinde

Keywords: Geleneksel çocuk oyunları, matematik öğretimi, ortaokul matematik dersi öğretim programı, matematik öğretmeni adayı