On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Introduction to mathematics didactic research especially relevant for mathematics teaching in 1.-7. grade levels in school. Different learning theories are elucidated from a mathematics didactic perspective. Experience with and be able to assess the use of teaching resources including learning materials, concrete and digital online resources in a digital learning environment. Insight into newer teaching methods such as reverse teaching in mathematics, and experience in providing assessment that supports the student's learning of mathematics. The course includes the development of a project on mathematics education in connection with the school.
The subject in practice
The student will in practice gain experience in the use of various teaching resources in mathematics and student teaching methods. In the project assignment, the student must do a survey or a development work where a chosen teaching method and use of specific resources are studied, analyzed, discussed and where insight is then communicated orally and in writing.
Microteaching, work in small groups, compulsory assignments and supervised work on project assignments. The students will be involved in the teaching in that they will be responsible for reading, analyzing and presenting syllabus articles in seminar classes.
Requirements for minimum 70% compulsory participation.
It includes 25 days of practice. The course has an expected scope of work of around 400 hours where 100 hours are linked to practice. Other students must perform didactic work of a similar scope as practice. Students will use and especially analyze the use of digital tools as one of many teaching resources in mathematics.
The teacher education students
Other students
1 semester
15
Spring
Kristiansand
Faculty of Engineering and Science