Course overview
This aim of this course is to build preservice teachers’ self-reflection to support their personal growth and development as a teacher of mathematics. It unpacks the domains of mathematical knowledge for teaching and the strategies that emphasise teaching for understanding. Working with the mathematics curriculum documents, pre-service teachers will plan learning experiences (including selecting and using resources).
- The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
- Knowledge for Teaching
- Preparing for Planning
- Teaching for Understanding
- Teaching for Understanding (Mathematics)
- Planning for Learning (Mathematics)
- Multiple Representations
- Dialogue and Discussion
- Assessment for Learning
- Differentiating Practice
Course learning outcomes
- Select, critique and apply strategies for teaching mathematics in the middle years
- Critically reflect on personal and professional perspectives of the nature of mathematics taught in school, including in relation to their development as a teacher of mathematics
- Select, evaluate, and use a range of resources to engage students in learning mathematics
- Plan and implement learning experiences and sequences for particular contexts and purposes, and that align with relevant curriculum frameworks
- Observe and analyse teacher practice
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 66520
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Online
Group 1
Class number 60147
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 66521
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 25
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