COURSE NUMBER: EDUC. 475-4
COURSE NAME: Designs for Learning: Mathematics (Elem)
SEMESTER: Sumer Session
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION
Planning for learning; creating learning environments; developing
teaching strategies and materials.
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor ?
Dates ?
Day(s) ?
Timetsi
J. McDowell ?
July 2 - Aug. 8
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M, W
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11:30 - 2:20
F ?
10:30 - 12:20
Range of Topics:
Elementary School Mathematics:
Awareness games for the very young
Doing "real arithmetic"
Mathematics as creative expression
Mental arithmetic, applied arithmetic, procedures
Intuitive geometry
Role of the teacher in humanizing the teaching of mathematics
Recommended Reading:
What We Owe Children, C. Gattegno
The Common Sense of Teaching Mathematics, C. Gattegno
Games Children Play
for Learning Mathematics, J. V. Trivett
Mathematics: A Human Endeavor, H.R. Jacobs
B.C. Curriculum Guides for Mathematics, (Grades K - 6)
Requirements:
Each student will be expected to complete a term project and other assign-
ments agreed upon by the participants.
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