Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Investigate and critique the factors that have influenced the teaching and learning of mathematics
2. Explore national and international developments in mathematics education research as relevant to the Irish context of teaching and learning mathematics.
3. Illustrate, in practice and portfolio, an in-depth understanding of the approaches to teaching and learning mathematics, with an emphasis on socio-cultural practices emphasising students’ articulation of their mathematical thinking (or sense-making) and the application of mathematical skills in problem solving.
4. Participate in focused reflection on student thinking as relevant to their practices teaching and learning mathematics.
5. Critically reflect on their learning as a pre-service mathematics teacher through analysis and review of regular reflection on student thinking
6. Participate in a cycle of lesson study - a collaborative form of professional development, where they plan, teach/conduct and reflect on a research lesson with their peers.
7. Present on innovative and relevant resources or approaches to their colleagues.
8. Demonstrate sound content and pedagogical content knowledge
9. Reflect on their identity as post-primary mathematics teachers.
Indicative Module Content:
Pedagogies and assessment strategies for teaching Junior & Leaving Certificate Maths