Childrens Mathematical Development

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - present different theoretical perspectives on school mathematics, - demonstrate high awareness of different didactic approaches to learning and teaching of mathematics - analyse and problematise different aspects of pupils' development within the field of mathematics, - identify different factors that influence learning in mathematics.

Content

Theories of learning and different didactic models are covered in the course. Conceptual and mathematical development in pre-school and primary and lower-secondary school is also studied in the course. An additional field covered in the course is factors influencing learning in mathematics, for example cognitive, emotional, social and cultural factors.