Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | SPECIALIZATION IN MATHEMATICS I | ||||||||||
Course Unit Code | SPE304B | ||||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 4 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||||
Course Contents | Description and explanation of the 5 basic units for the teaching of mathematics. Study of the curriculum (the concepts of exploration, investigation and enrichment). The most emphasis at the teaching of mathematics. The basic theories for learning (constructivism and cognitive psychology). Piagetian and neo- piagetian theories. Cognitive obstacles, intuitive rules and misconceptions. Cognitive styles, mathematical models and the multiple representation flexibility. Metacognition and mathematical thinking. Self-representation and self-regulation. Self-regulatory strategies and the problem solving procedure. The use of mathematical model for self-regulation. The stages of the development of creative thinking in mathematics. The affective domain in mathematics. | ||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks. In many cases students have to work collaboratively in order to think critically and creatively, communicate with each other and present a group work. | ||||||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |