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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Description This module provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes of the Junior Cycle mathematics curriculum, and develops teaching approaches to deliver those outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Design effective pedagogies for Junior Cycle mathematics classes, including teaching of numeracy 2. Assess students' knowledge of mathematics 3. Design maths classes in streamed and mixed-ability settings 4. Analyse the purposes of mathematics education 5. Teach algorithms based on understanding of the topic on hand 6. Describe different philosophies of mathematics education and their influence on teaching. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities ContextExploration of the development mathematics teaching in Irish Post Primary schools, with an emphasis on Project MathsMethodologyExamination and development of appropriate methodological approaches to the teaching of the Junior Cycle Mathematics Programme and of numeracyAssessmentIdentification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in mathematicsMathematics EducationThe purposes of mathematics education. The philosophies of mathematics and of mathematics education and their influence of teaching approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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