Course Description
Role of mathematics in society; contemporary issues in mathematics education; role of professional mathematics educator, including ethical and effective practice; social, historical, and philosophical perspectives and methods of inquiry in analysis of mathematics education issues; and sociological and psychological bases for learning mathematics. Technologies used in teaching mathematics.
Athena Title
FOUND OF MATH ED
Pre or Corequisite
MATH 2260 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
* To examine the nature of mathematics and its role in society * To survey the sociological, psychological, and anthropological bases for learning mathematics * To examine the role of the professional mathematics teacher * To explore contemporary issues in mathematics education * To explore a variety of technologies for teaching mathematics and issues in using technology
Topical Outline
1. Nature of Mathematics a. Historical and philosophical perspectives b. Connection to other disciplines c. Connections across mathematics 2. Learning Mathematics a. Sociological, psychological and anthropological foundations b. Assessment of mathematical learning 3. Teaching Mathematics a. The mathematics teacher as a professional b. Planning and assessing mathematics teaching c. Role of technology in teaching mathematics 4. Contemporary Issues and Their Analysis a. Equity b. Ethics c. Curriculum development and evaluation d. Differentiation of instruction e. Technology