Perspectives on Teaching Mathematics
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: EDU551
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Jim Twelves
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- EDU400 Biblical Foundations of Education or 40 credit points
Awards offering Perspectives on Teaching Mathematics
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Discuss worldview issues concerning mathematics and the possible implications on curriculum design and teaching practice within a Christian school context;
- Describe different views of knowledge and the implications of how they affect teaching and curriculum development in schools, particularly Christian schools and the study of mathematics;
- Compose a thorough literature review to reflect an understanding of important issues of educational practice in mathematics and the scholarly literature related to developing a biblical perspective on mathematics education;
- Recommend a policy and rationale for teaching mathematics in a Christian school considering the basic principles of effective teaching practice and curriculum design;
- Plan a unit of work that flows from a clearly biblical perspective to cover a complete topic within the mathematics course.
Subject Content
- Introduction to teaching mathematics in the Christian school
- Knowledge, wisdom, and learning
- The students’ viewpoint
- Perceived neutrality of mathematics
- Planning units of work in mathematics
- Reflection in teaching in mathematics
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face-to-Face
- Distance/ Global Online
- Intensive (5 days of classes/7 hours per day followed by 85 hours reading, writing and assignments)
- Extensive (5 days spread over the semester)
Check timetables for subject availability and mode of delivery
Assessment Methods
- Forum Posts (10%)
- Literature Review (25%)
- Policy Document (25%)
- Unit of Work (40%)
Prescribed Text
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