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Education 475-4

Designs for Learning: Mathematics

Spring Semester, 1987

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Instructor: T. L. Schroeder

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Objectives:

This course is designed for prospective and practising teachers who wish

to explore the teaching/learning process as it relates to school mathematics.

Although the course will emphasize elementary school mathematics, topics in

secondary school mathematics will be included as appropriate for the needs and

interests of course participants.

The goals of the course are to increase teachers' confidence and

competence by providing them a theoretical framework for discussing important

issues in mathematics teaching and curriculum development, and practical

experiences developing and sharing their ideas and experiences with

colleagues.

Outline of Topics:

What does it mean to "understand" mathematics? How can understanding be

fostered and promoted? How can problem solving abilities be developed?

What are the practical, classroom implications of cognitive and

developmental psychology for the teaching of mathematics?

What approaches can be taken to teaching particular mathematics topics

(such as numeration, operations, measurement, geometry, graphing, algebra) ?

How can teachers accommodate individual differences among students and

provide appropriate remediation and enrichment?

Course Requirements:

Course grades will be based on participation in class discussions, short

homework assignments, individually assigned class presentations, and a final

examination.

Text:

There is no required textbook. Assigned readings will be available on

reserve and copies will be provided at cost.