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The module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of significant and emerging theories and principles of mathematical teaching and learning; their ability to use appropriate teaching and learning methods and techniques to develop and support mathematical development; their ability to plan mathematical sessions appropriate for a range of learners, and develop their own mathematical knowledge and understanding in order to support progress in mathematics.

The module will cover the following topics:

issues relating to teaching and learning to support development in mathematics; planning developmentally appropriate activities which develop positive attitudes to the subject;

knowledge and understanding based upon concrete, practical work; mathematical skills and understanding of key mathematical facts;

engagement in all forms of assessment in order to develop skills in the planning and monitoring process and reporting to others;

mathematical investigations at student's own level to explore the role of language and processes in thinking and learning mathematics, and to develop own subject knowledge.

   A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Identify how mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills develop and know how and why such development can be positively and negatively affected by physical, intellectual, emotional and social development;

2. Understand the nature and role of mathematics at their own level, its place within the curriculum and the importance of mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills;

3. Know about the national requirements, programmes, strategies and expected outcomes in mathematics for those for whom they are responsible;

4. Planning, structuring and differentiating mathematical activities making the learning objectives explicit;

5. Support mathematical development particularly in using and applying mathematics;

6. Work and interact with other adults and professionals to improve mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills, taking full account of issues of equality and diversity.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.