ESS516 Understanding Mathematical Difficulties (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Professional Studies (PROFL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an overview of the acquisition of mathematical concepts and the learning theories underpinning that development.
The subject examines the diagnostic process and the teaching strategies appropriate to individuals with diverse learning needs. Individual diagnosis and analysis are conducted to facilitate programming to meet a particular learner's mathematical needs .
Current research on teaching mathematics to learners with common mathematical difficulties is also examined.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ESS516
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Inclusive Education courses or as determined by the course coordinator.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- describe the differences in the way that individuals learn mathematics;
- relate these differences to learning theories;
- describe common mathematical difficulties experienced by diverse learners;
- apply their knowledge of the way individuals learn mathematics to an analysis of the needs of an identified learner; and,
- develop and implement programs that cater for the needs of individuals with diverse learning needs.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- overview of the learning theories underpinning the development of mathematical concepts;
- factors affecting learning such as cognitive, psychomotor, sensory and emotional aspects;
- diagnostic teaching of mathematics: identify; hypothesize; write objectives; design appropriate learning activities and evaluate during and after implementation; and,
- programme implementation for the learning of mathematics appropriate for individuals with diverse learning needs.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.