Critical Investigations in Mathematics Education.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: TEDU 521 , 522 or 545 , or permission of instructor. A critical investigation of current and appropriate learning theories, instructional activities, programs and manipulative materials applicable to mathematics education in the elementary school. This course assumes an overall knowledge of the more prominent techniques and materials used to teach mathematics in elementary and middle schools. Students will undertake in-depth critical studies of alternative curricula, materials and strategies based on experience, learning theory and research findings.