Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EME 321
Course Title
Teaching Middle School Mathematics
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Instructional methods and strategies for teaching fundamental concepts of middle school mathematics. Designing instructional activities which constitutes fundamental concepts. Integrating technology as a teaching tool. Lesson planning from different perspectives and diversification. Instruction and assessment.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is providing students a valuable information about mathematical content and procedures underlying middle school mathematics. They would understand and apply various methods and techniques for different purposes and types of contents, learn how to plan and implement effective mathematics lessons by integrating concepts and processess of other disciplines, technology and materials and while planning the instruction responding to different needs and styles in a mixed-ability classroom.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify key mathematical ideas and related understandings for certain concepts and procedures
- Develop strategies to help all students succeed in mathematics
- Understand how to plan and implement effective mathematics lessons
- Justify the utilization of available teaching tools and strategies including mathematics manipulatives, technology and concrete materials.
- Understand the purpose of assessment and use contemporary assessment techniques
- Connect teaching, learning, and assessment
- Reflect on their own practice
- Differentiate the instruction as needed
- Gain insight about innovative teaching techniques
- Have a grasp of knowledge about inquiry and interdisiplinary approach to mathematics teaching
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Microteaching
Simulation & Games
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Experiments
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Instructional plans, Teacher toolkit, Weekly reviews
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Group Discussion, Modeling, Portfolio
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Workshop | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 20 |
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