Sem IV Theory Paper Details

 

EDU 13.10 PROFESSIONALIZING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Contact Hours: 50 (Instruction) Maximum Marks: 50 (External: 40, Internal: 10)

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To know the ways of making Mathematics enjoyable.

2. To understand the ways of catering the needs of gifted students, slow learners and under

achievers in Mathematics

3. To know various initiations to nurture Mathematics Talents

4. To be a professional mathematics teacher.

 

Unit I: Mathematics for All

• Causes for poor performance in mathematics,

• Mathematics phobia among learners- Causes and Remedies

• Role of recreational activities in mathematics learning (mathematical games, riddles, quiz,

puzzles, Sudoku etc.)

• Mathematics club- Activities, importance and organisation

• Mathematics fairs

 

Unit II:  Exceptional Children in Mathematics

• Concept of Multiple Intelligences

• Exceptional children in mathematics- Mathematically gifted, slow learners, under achievers-their characteristics; special programmes for each

• Learning difficulty in mathematics (dyscalculia)- characteristics and remedial measures

• Mathematical creativity- characteristics, Role of teacher

• Governmental and non-governmental initiatives in improving mathematics learning; Field

medal, Mathematics Olympiad, NUMATS, NTSE, MTSE.

 

Unit III|:  ICT in Improving Teaching Performance

• E-content development- concepts, formats, steps for preparation, script writing for e-content

• Using internet for accessing information, Websites for authoritative information like ERIC,

INFLIBNET

• E-resources for teaching and learning- Websites, blogs, E-books, E-journals, wikis,

discussion forums, social networking sites & Apps.

 

Unit IV : Professionalizing Mathematics Teacher

• Teaching as a profession, professional ethics in teaching, Traits of professionalism

• Qualities of a Mathematics teacher- General qualities, specific qualities, Personal qualities..

• Soft Skills for teachers

• Professional growth of Mathematics teacher. – Teaching, Research and Extension.

 

Unit V: Techno pedagogy in Mathematics Teaching

• Techno pedagogy – meaning, need and scope

• Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

• Techno-Pedagogical Skills of social Mathematics teacher

 

 

MODE OF INSTRUCTION

Lecture, assignment, small group discussion, Seminar

TASK AND ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Prepare a script for an e-content material for any topic in mathematics at secondary level