Course Details

Laboratory for mathematics teaching

MF0778

Course
Laboratory for mathematics teaching
Code
MF0778
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
BIOLOGY
Curriculum
000 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
48
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MAT/04 - Complementary Mathematics
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Planning and development of laboratory activities for mathematics teaching and learning, taking into account the results of research in mathematics education and the goals for the development of competences set by the National Guidelines for middle and high schools. Development of the knowledge identified in the literature as necessary for teaching. Study of the teaching and learning processes of mathematics mediated by the use of tools, with particular attention to new digital technologies. Analysis of the potential and criticality of the use of technological tools for the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Reference Texts
DIDATTICA DELLA MATEMATICA di Roberto Natalini, Anna Baccaglini-Frank, Pietro Di Martino, Giuseppe Rosolini. Mondadori
INSEGNARE E APPRENDERE MATEMATICA di Cristina Sabena, Franca Ferri, Francesca Martignone, Elisabetta Robotti. Mondadori
Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education, Springer Cham
Notes given by the teachers
Learning Outcomes
Ability to design workshops in mathematics teaching-learning courses, using research results in education and following the National Guidelines for the first cycle of education.
Prerequisites
Contents of the first-year mathematics course in Biological Sciences
Teaching Methods
Workshops, online activities, personalized tutoring sessions
Additional Information
Learning monitoring: ongoing exercises supported by the use of the Moodle platform.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Ongoing evaluation activities. Final exam and discussion of a project developed by the student.
Detailed Syllabus
Technology in Mathematics Education Dynamic geometry software
Platforms for e-learning
Mathematical machines in history
Use of concrete artefacts in Mathematics Education
Examples of laboratory activities
Expected Learning Outcomes
Ability to critically analyse teaching methodologies, also identifying their potential and limitations. Ability to design and evaluate laboratory activities appropriate for the first cycle of instruction. Ability to use innovative methodologies and technology for the design and development of teaching activities. Ability to communicate clearly and completely the description and motivations of own statements and choices. Ability to identify and use materials for educational design.
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