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ED3CX: Curriculum Mathematics 3

Module Provider:

Institute of Education

Number of credits:

5 [2.5 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Summer

Module Convenor:

Mr D Harries

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:

  • To develop understanding of assessment information to inform planning
  • To develop ICT skills in supporting mathematics teaching and learning
  • To gain insight into working with Special Needs children
  • To understand the nature of cross-curricular work in mathematics

  • Assessable learning outcomes:

  • To use assessment information effectively to inform planning
  • To further develop own ICT skills in mathematics teaching
  • To demonstrate understanding of differentiation techniques appropriate for working with SEN children
  • To develop cross-curricular activities for mathematics learning

  • Additional outcomes:

  • To develop reflective skills to further inform continued development as a teacher of mathematics in the primary school
  • To gain an overview of all aspects of teaching mathematics

  • Outline content:

  • The nature of using and applying
  • The nature and use of SAT information
  • Levelling, records and profiles
  • ICT
  • SEN, including gifted and talented
  • Primary National Strategy and cross-curricular mathematics

  • Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Teaching and learning methods will mirror those used in the primary classroom. They will include lead lectures, discussion groups and practical workshops. Sessions will be interactive in nature building on students’ prior knowledge.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures     10 
    Tutorials/seminars      
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
           
    Total hours     10 
           
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    Coursework: Satisfactory progress report based on contribution to lectures, workshops and discussions


    Relative percentage of coursework: 100%

    Examinations: none

    Requirements for a pass: Pass/Fail

    Reassessment arrangements: submission of an essay demonstrating understanding of teaching and learning issues by a date to be decided by the Examinations Board.


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