Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module will provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes of the Junior Cycle mathematics curriculum. The module will be interactive and discursive and will engage students in designing and developing pedagogies to address those outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe different philosophies of mathematics education and their influence on teaching. 2. Describe and discuss the learning outcomes and associated content of the Junior Certificate mathematics specification and the rationale underpinning the specification 3. Design rich teaching, learning and assessment tasks for Junior Cycle mathematics, including the teaching and assessment of numeracy 4. Design activities which provide for the learning needs of all pupils 5. Incorporate appropriate technologies in mathematics teaching and learning activities 6. Evaluate and interpret pupils' work in terms of evidence for attainment of specified learning outcomes and identification of misconceptions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
ContextStudy of the purposes of mathematics education; exploration of the development of mathematics teaching and learning in Irish Post Primary schools at junior cycleSyllabusAnalysis of current Junior Cycle Mathematics specificationMethodologyExamination, development and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches for mathematics and numeracyAssessmentIdentification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess pupils' progress in mathematicsReflectionReflecting on the influence of different philosophies of mathematics and of mathematics education on teaching approaches; teachers as reflective practitioners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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