EME 308

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

EME 308

Course Title

Nature of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

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

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

The nature of mathematical knowledge needed in mathematics teaching. Their roles in learning. The nature of mathematical knowledge and how it is connected with teaching. Reasons for misconceptions.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to inform students about the nature of mathematical knowlede which has an importanst role in mathematics teaching process. In the middle school context, several misconceptions that students might have will be investigated and solutions will be generated in the light of research and field observations.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. Analyze the different points of views about how mathematical knowledge is produced.
2. Have a grasp of different conceptions about the nature of mathematical knowledge.
3. Understand the importance of the nature of mathematical knowledge in mathematics teaching process.
4. Have a deep understanding about the reasons of misconceptions.
5. Have a grasp of knowledge about the possible solutions of the misconceptions.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Problem Solving Hands-on Activities Web Searching Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Quiz Case Studies / Homework Portfolio Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Observation report

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Portfolio, Brainstorming, Group Discussion, Modeling, Observation, Reflection

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	14
Observation	10
Exams/Quizzes	10
Report on a Topic	10
Oral Presentation	10

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