Elementary Mathematics Teaching Program

Hello, I'm Hatice Sarigöz. I am from Eskişehir. I am currently in the 3rd year of the Primary School Mathematics Teaching program at Anadolu University. Primary School Mathematics Teaching Program is an undergraduate program within the Department of Mathematics and Science Education. This department is located in the Faculty of Education in Yunus Emre Campus. The program was established to train mathematics teachers who will work in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The courses given in this program are about the characteristics, performances and their implementation in mathematics and educational sciences. It consists of field courses, general culture courses and teaching profession knowledge courses. In the faculty, there are technology supported classrooms, computer labs with internet connection, science lab, reading room, seminar rooms and conference halls. The program includes an internship in the final year. Internship takes place in teaching practice courses in the 7th and 8th semesters. We carry out our internship in secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education (MEB). After graduation, we can work as a mathematics teacher in public schools, private schools, private education institutions and study centers. Since the first time I started school, I’ve been always interested in mathematics more than the other courses. My love of dealing with and spending time with mathematics made me think that I could have a pleasant time in teaching mathematics. I can't say that other professions did not appeal to me, but the working conditions and my love for mathematics directed me to this department. The intensity of cultural activities in Eskişehir, ease of transportation, and affordable prices made me choose this place. I also considered the campus where my faculty is located. Meal prices in the cafeterias on campus were more affordable than in other universities. The size of the library, its equipment, 24/7 open service, the presence of sports facilities, the diversity of student clubs, and the intensity of cultural and artistic activities such as cinema and theater were among the major factors in my choosing of Anadolu University. I aim to become a teacher who guides the future generations and makes mathematics popular with the knowledge I have gained from Anadolu University's academicians by improving myself in various aspects until I graduate. If I can maintain the success rate in the courses I have taken at the university so far, I can continue my academic life at the university with postgraduate education. I recommend those who will prefer the university to evaluate the student clubs and all social activities of the university, to visit the beauties of the city, to experience its museums, theaters and all social activities. Those who will choose the department should not hesitate to choose this department if they like mathematics and think that they can patiently explain mathematics and make the students love it. I wish you success in your exam.