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Pedagogy of School Subject: Mathematics I (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
EDU 701C
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (45) + Independent work (30) + Others (15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  1. explain the nature, characteristics and structure of mathematics and its correlation with other areas
  2. identify the processes in mathematics and their importance
  3. judge the content categories in mathematics and illustrate with examples
  4. develop the understanding of the goals, aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at secondary school level
  5. discuss the role of prospective mathematics teachers as facilitators for effective learning of mathematics

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU-501C/ 701C

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Mathematics I

 

CO43: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching – learning.

CO44:   Construct age and level appropriate educational objectives based on bloom’s taxonomy.

CO45:   Invent context and audience specific and learning skills in Mathematics.

CO46:     Combine and use    appropriate instructional   material for    teaching    and learning of Mathematics.

 

 

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lecture, Discussion

Learning strategies:   

Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
: Foundations of Teaching Mathematics
  • Nature, meaning & importance of mathematics
  • Place & values of teaching mathematics at secondary level
  • Contribution of eminent world and Indian mathematicians: Bhaskaracharya, Aryabhatta, Shriniwas Ramanijan, Brahmagupta, Pythagoras and Euclid.
  • General  objectives of teaching mathematics at the secondary school stage
  • Correlation of mathematics with other subjects

 

9.00
Unit II: 
: Teaching Skill
  • Meaning & importance of Teaching skill
  •  Teaching Skills relevant in mathematics
  • Introduction
  •  Questioning
  • Blackboard Writing
  • Demonstration
  • Stimulus Variation
  •  Reinforcement
  • Probing
  • Illustration with example

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Instructional Materials
  • Meaning and importance of the term instructional materials
  • Guiding principles for the effective  use of audio- visual aids
  • Classification of audio- visual aids
  • Teaching aids or instructional material employed in mathematics: Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Charts, Models,  LCD Projector, Smart board, Smart class

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of Mathematics Teaching
  • Lecture Method
  • Demonstration Method
  • Laboratory Method
  • Heuristic Method
  • Inductive & Deductive Method
  • Project Method
  • Problem Solving Method
  • Analytic & Synthetic Method

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Planning in Mathematics
  • Meaning, phases and stages of pedagogical analysis
  • Formulation of instructional objectives in mathematics
  • Planning of lesson in Mathematics
  • Unit Plan in Mathematics

Sessional Work (Any One):

 

  1. Preparation of any one teaching aid
  2. Collection of newspaper cutting related to learning of a unit in mathematics
  3. Demonstration of teaching aid
  4. Prepare a lesson plan based on any innovative method.

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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 Approach. 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: 
2021-2022 [2]

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