Pedagogy of School Subject: Mathematics II

Paper Code: 
EDU- 801C
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

On completion of the course the future teacher educators will be able to:

  • enable awareness about the objectives of teaching mathematics at secondary school level as envisaged by NCF 2005 and KCF 2012
  • enable understanding and skill in preparing lesson episodes based on Five E model: different approaches, methods, models and techniques of teaching mathematics
  • enable understanding about collaborative learning and cooperative learning strategies
  • enable prospective mathematics teachers with ICT enabled skills for facilitating learning of mathematics.
  • enable skill In assessing mathematics learning
  • enable prospective mathematics teachers as reflective practitioners

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum of Mathematics
  • Curriculum: meaning & concept of curriculum, need & importance of curriculum, principles of curriculum construction.
  • Critical appraisal of existing mathematics curriculum at the secondary/senior secondary level prescribed by Board Of Secondary Education, Rajasthan & Central Board Of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
  • Practical work in mathematics.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Instructional Support System
  • Text-book: meaning and importance of mathematics text-book, criteria for   evaluation of mathematics text-book.
  • Journal, magazine & reference books on mathematics.
  • Mathematics lab. : meaning and importance of mathematics laboratory, equipments, apparatus and other items for mathematics laboratory, maintenance of laboratory equipments and records.
  • Academic & professional qualities of a good mathematics teacher.

 

10.00
Unit III: 
Innovations in Teaching of Mathematics
  • Approaches of mathematics teaching – Behaviourist approach, Constructivist approach, Collaborative Learning approach.
  • Models of mathematics teaching:  Concept Attainment, Inquiry Training Model & Inductive Thinking Model.
  • Techniques of teaching mathematics - Team Teaching, Programmed Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping, Brain Storming, Role play& Simulation.

 

8.00
Unit IV: 
Resources & Activities in Mathematics
  • Co-curricular Activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities.
  • Organization of co- curricular activities related to mathematics : Excursions or field trip, Exhibition, Mathematics Association & Work Book.
  • Requirement & availability of local resources.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Mathematics
  • Meaning & objectives of evaluation.
  • Importance, purposes & steps of evaluation process.
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement.
  • Types of evaluation.
  • Techniques of evaluation.
  • Development of achievement test.
  • Preparation of blue print.
  • Diagnostic test & remedial teaching
  • Evaluation of practical work in mathematics.
  • Critical analysis of present examination system.

 

Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL WORK (Any One)

  • Demonstration of teaching aid
  • Preparation and construction of an achievement test based on any unit
  • Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method
  • Preparation of 10 frames of linear or branching type programmes on any topic of mathematics

 

References: 
  • Aggarwal, J.C. (2001). Principles, Methods & Techniques of Teaching (2nd Ed.). New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bhasin, Sonia. (2005). Teaching of Mathematics – A Practical Appproach. Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.
  • Butler H., Charles & Wren F., Lynwood. (1960). The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics. New York: The Maple Press Company.
  • Ediger, M. & Rao, D.B. (2000). Teaching Mathematics Successfully. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House.
  • James, Anice. (2006). Teaching of Mathematics. Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Joyce, B. & Weil. M. & Calhoun, E. (2009). Models of Teaching (8th Ed.). New Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Kumar, S. & Ratnalikar, D.N. (2003). Teaching of Mathematics. New Delhi: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mangal, S.L. (1981). A Text Book on Teaching of Mathematics. Ludhiana: Prakash Brother Educational Publishers.
  • NCERT. (2005). National Curriculum Framewrok for School Education. New Delhi: NCERT.
  • Rai, B.C. (1991). Methods of Teaching Mathematics. Lucknow: Prakashana Kendra.
  • Sidhu, Kulbir Singh. (1999). The Teaching of Mathematics. Jullundar: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

 

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version