MATE 351

Course Code & Number

MATE 351

Course Title

Materials Design in Mathematics Teaching

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Using field-specific instructional technologies; types of software and purposes of their use; principles of design and development of materials to be used in teaching of the field; determination of material needs; designing two and three dimensional teaching materials; worksheets; slides; development of teaching materials such as VCD, DVD, MP3 and MP4 files etc.; evaluation of classroom applications done by using different teaching materials.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of materials design process and, appropriate selection and use of materials for mathematics instruction. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify instructional techology tools that are specific to mathematics instruction.

2. Match types of instructional software with the specific aims of mathematics instruction.

3. Analyze the principles of designing materials for the instruction of specific mathematics concepts and processes.

4. Develop instructional materials for mathematics based on principles of materials design.

5. Identify materials design need based on several aspects including students profile.

6. Design concrete materials to enhance instructional process of mathematics.

7. Select online materials for the instruction of middle school mathematics.

8. Evaluate classroom applications performed by using different teaching materials.

Recommended Reading

1. Spikell, M. A. (1993). Teaching mathematics with manipulatives: A resource of activities for the K-12 teacher. Allyn & Bacon.