Offering Information
Please select an offering above to get offering specific information
Course Team
Saidat Adeniji
Summary
It has been estimated that between 5% and 8% of school-age students have some form of difficulty with mathematical learning. In today's diverse classrooms it is vital for educators to ensure that all students have access to and can participate in the curriculum offered. The area of mathematics is no … For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course offers postgraduate students an opportunity to explore current issues in mathematics education and how these issues relate to inclusion in today's diverse classrooms. Prevention and intervention of learning difficulties in mathematics in the classroom is a major focus. Effectively teaching students with long term mathematics learning disabilities will also be examined in this course.
Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues and theories in mathematics education and inclusion;
2.
demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogy in terms of meeting the mathematical learning needs of students in the inclusive classroom;
3.
develop an inclusive mathematical program aimed at prevention of mathematical difficulties;
4.
demonstrate competence in written language and scholarly writing including correct spelling, grammar and bibliographic referencing;
5.
detail effective instructional interventions for students with mathematics learning disabilities.
Topics
1. Current Issues in diversity and inclusion; mathematics education
2. Addressing common mathematical difficulties in the inclusive classroom
3. Assessment
4. Implementing a mathematics program – including differentiation of mathematics instruction and working with others
5. Instructional interventions for students with mathematics learning disabilities
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.