Courses :: Module, MATHEMATICS EDUCATION II

	Overview
	Module Objective: To show how to teach mathematics at second level The course will cover the following topics: Comparative Mathematics Education, Teacher Knowledge, Language in Mathematics Education, the Affective Dimension in Mathematics Education. This Mathematics Education course will be delivered through workshops. In advance of each session, students will be expected to read preset material designed to provide a focus for discussion. Some session leaders will set specific tasks to be undertaken prior to their sessions. Sessions will be organised in ways which aim to help students develop their understanding of issues through the active examination of relevant ideas, arguments and experiences. All course members will be required to contribute to and learn from the focused discussions and activities. Students will submit a 6000-6500 word essay which will, through a detailed analysis of the available literature, compare and contrast two educational systems' perspectives and tradition with respect to one of the topics of the course.

Overview

Module Objective: To show how to teach mathematics at second level

The course will cover the following topics: Comparative Mathematics Education, Teacher Knowledge, Language in Mathematics Education, the Affective Dimension in Mathematics Education.

This Mathematics Education course will be delivered through workshops. In advance of each session, students will be expected to read preset material designed to provide a focus for discussion. Some session leaders will set specific tasks to be undertaken prior to their sessions. Sessions will be organised in ways which aim to help students develop their understanding of issues through the active examination of relevant ideas, arguments and experiences. All course members will be required to contribute to and learn from the focused discussions and activities.

Students will submit a 6000-6500 word essay which will, through a detailed analysis of the available literature, compare and contrast two educational systems' perspectives and tradition with respect to one of the topics of the course.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand the practices, processes and outcomes of teaching and learning. Read educational research critically. Analyse educational issues and practices using systematic and research led approaches. Apply commonly used research methods and judge their appropriateness for educational enquiry. Demonstrate the skills necessary for the successful reporting of educational research.

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	No Autumn Repeat.

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Mathematics And Statistics Department.

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MATHEMATICS EDUCATION II