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2. One hour per week will be spent on study of curricula in which the aims, philosophy, content and methods of secondary school subjects will be
studied.
BOOKS
Reading guides will be provided from time to time during the course.
EXAMINATION
Assessment will be based upon attendance and participation at seminars and other prescribed work. There may be a final test.
METHOD OF MATHEMATICS
There are 4 units of study available in this area, designed to cater for the different needs of students of mathematics and/or science. Each unit is equivalent to half a method subject.
Science/Mathematics students must make up the equivalent of 2 method subjects front the mathematics units below and the science method units.
Other students taking mathematics method must choose two mathematics method units (either M1 and M2 or M1 and M3).
Detailed lists of references wi be given in lectures.
UNIT M1
Introduction to Mathematics Teaching
This unit may be taken by anyone who has passed a mathematics subject at the tertiary level. It is a course of 20 hours' duration designed to prepare students for teaching mathematics in secondary school.
SYLLABUS
The course will cover the following areas:
Aims and objectives in mathematics teaching; preparation and organiza- tion of learning units, including class lessons; methods of teaching including discovery and activity methods; teaching and learning aids and other resources.
An examination of the courses in forms I to IV. Text books, course orga- nization and syllabus planning. Teaching methods for some selected topics.
Catering for individual differences. The primary school course and prob- lems of primary-secondary transition.
Evaluation in mathematics— principles of setting and correcting tests in mathematics.
The course will consist of 20 1-hour lecture/discussions throughout the year, together with demonstration lessons, micro-teaching experience and excursions.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to submit a number of assignments throughout the year and assessment will be based on these, on attendance and participa- tion in discussion.
UNIT M2
Mathematics in the Junior School
This Unit, which may only be taken with M1 is a course of 20 hours' duration designed to provide the teacher of junior mathematics with deeper insights into the philosophy, content and methods appropriate to this level.
The course consists of a number of lecture/discussions throughout the year, with assignment work.
SYLLABUS
A detailed examination of mathematics courses in use in the junior sec- ondary school, with regard to content, teaching methods, aids and resources for teaching. Teaching methods for a number of topics selected from form 1 to IV courses.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be based on assignment work, attendance and participa- tion in discussion.
UNIT M3 Senior Mathematics
This unit may be taken only by students who have studied, or who are currently studying (a) Unit M1
(b) a course in mathematics of at least second year post- matriculation standard.
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This 20-hour course is designed to prepare students specifically for teach- ing mathematics at the fifth and sixth form levels, and will consist of one 1-hour lecture or seminar each week. Students will be expected to prepare seminar papers on selected topics and to attend tutorials in conjunction with these.
SYLLABUS
Characteristics of teaching at senior secondary level, principles of lesson planning, class organization and supervision, syllabus and course planning.
Text books, reference books and teaching aids.
An overall examination of the mathematics courses available in form V and VI, with a view to the main themes to be emphasized.
A detailed examination of content, methods of teaching and examining in a variety of topic areas.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be based on assignment work to be set throughout the year, together with attendance, preparation and participation in seminars.
UNIT M4 Specialist Mathematics
This unit may be taken only by students specializing in mathematics and who have studied or who are currently studying
(a) Units M1, M2, M3.
(b) A course in mathematics of at least third year post- matriculation standard.
The course consists of a number of lecture/discussions throughout the year, with assignment work and excursions.
SYLLABUS
The course will consist of a number of tutorials and assignments in specialist areas of mathematics teaching chosen to relate to the students' particular interests.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to study one area of mathematics teaching in depth, and to conduct an investigation in the area of their choice. Assess- ment will be based on this study.
METHOD OF MUSIC
A lecture-discussion program combined with workshop sessions for two hours per week.
As well as tertiary studies in music students must have practical competence on a musical instrument. A degree of competence in singing is also desirable.
SYLLABUS
The course deals with the methods and materials of music education in relation to the needs of children in a modern secondary-school situation.
METHODS OF SCIENCE
There are five units of study available in this area, designed to cater foc the different needs of students of mathematics and/or science.
Students working only in the science area must make up the equivalent of two method subjects from the units listed. below.
Students working in the area of mathematics as well as science must make up the equivalent of two method subjects from the Mathematics Methods units as well as from the units below.
Each unit is equivalent to half a method subject. Unit SI is compulsory.
UNIT SI
Introduction to Science Teaching (Core Unit)
A course of aproximately 20 class hours during the year. At least two First Year science subjects must be passed before this course is taken.
SYLLABUS
A study which involves all levels of secondary and technical school science teaching and organization. The course will include the following areas: