Pedagogy of a School Subject Part-I (1/2)

Unit – 1

(Nature and Theoretical aspects of Mathematics Education)

(A) The nature of mathematics

(B) Correlation of mathematics with other disciplines

(C) Scope of mathematics education

(D) Values of teaching mathematics

(E) History of Mathematics in India

(F) Teaching-learning of Mathematics from the view point of Skinner, Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky & Dienes

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Unit – 2

(Aims and objectives of teaching Mathematics and preparation of relevant curriculum and text books)

(A) Aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at upper primary stage, secondary stage and higher secondary stage.

(B) Principles of curriculum construction

(C) Principles of text book preparation

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Unit – 3

(Mathematics Teacher and Teaching learning process in Mathematics)

(A) Teaching methods in mathematics—e.g. Inductive & Deductive Method, Method of analysis and synthesis, Project method, Mathematical induction, Heuristic method, Problem Solving Method.

(B) Learning Resources in relation to Teaching of mathematics with special reference to calculator and computer.

(C) Qualities and professional growth of Mathematics teacher.

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Unit – 4

(Learning Designing)

(A) Concept, Importance and Types of Learning Design

(B) Steps of Learning Design

(C) Qualities of Good Learning Design

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Unit – 5

(Assessment and Evaluation)

(A) Assessment and evaluation-meaning, scope & Types

(B) Different types of test items

(C) Techniques of Evaluation in Mathematics

(D) Basic principles of construction of test items

(E) Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

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Engagement with Field / Practicum

(Preparation of one Learning Design (compulsory) and any one from the following)

(A) Write an essay on nature of Mathematics and contribution of Indian Mathematics

(B) Preparation of various teaching aids

(C) Preparation of programmed learning material for selected Units in Mathematics

(D) Construction of achievement tests

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