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On completion of this module, students will be enabled to:
1. Describe features of specific theories of teaching and learning introduced in the module, as relevant to mathematics & science education;
2. Discuss findings from international research based on the teaching and learning of mathematics & science;
3. Critically summarise and communicate the findings of mathematics & science education research for a general audience;
4. Develop their writing skills through: regular reflection, essay writing and report writing.
5. Critically reflect on their learning as undergraduate students;
6. Work closely with peers on a collaborative research project;
7. Critically discuss their beliefs about mathematics & science education and communication;
8. Critically reflect on and describe their identities as learners and/or educators of mathematics;
9. Begin developing their pedagogical content knowledge as mathematics & science educators.
10. Develop their skills as mathematics & science education researchers and practitioners;
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 34 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 55 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Mathematical Autobiography | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Group Project: Communication of Maths Project | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Journal: Regular Learning Journal | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Fieldwork: Observation Placement / Mathematics Workshop Report | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Róisín Neururer | Tutor |