MATE 255

Course Code & Number

MATE 255

Course Title

Self-regulation in Mathematics Education

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

Self-regulation and self-regulated learning processes; the purpose and importance of self-regulated learning in mathematics education; characteristics of self-regulated learner in mathematics teaching and self-regulated learning strategies; classroom environments and teaching practices that support self-regulated learning; metacognition; self- regulation in teachers; assessment of metacognition and self-regulation skills.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of self regulation and development of self regulation skills. Taking mathematics learning as a context, student will analyze different self-regulation strategies and teaching processes.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the meaning of self-regulation and self regulated learning.

2. Discuss the importance of self-regulated learning in mathematics education.

3. List the characteristics of self-regulated mathematics learner.

4. Explore self-regulated learning strategies in the context of mathematics learning.

5. Analyze classroom environments supporting self-regulated mathematics learning.

6. Interpret the concept of metacognition.

7. Inquire on the ways of assessing metacognition and self regulation skills. 

Recommended Reading

Montague, M. (2007). Self‐regulation and mathematics instruction. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 22(1), 75-83.