CC-07A_4_Mathematics_Ganit Shikkhan Paddhati

Authors: Dr. Pranay Pandey

Syllabus:

Unit I: Nature and Theoretical aspects of Mathematics Education:

• The nature of mathematics

• Correlation of mathematics with other disciplines

• Scope of mathematics education

• Values of teaching mathematics

• History of Mathematics in India

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

Unit II: Aims and objectives of teaching Mathematics and preparation of relevant curriculum and text books:

• Aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at upper primary stage, secondary stage and higher secondary stage.

• Principles of curriculum construction

• Principles of text book preparation

Unit III: Mathematics Teacher and Teaching learning process in Mathematics:

• Teaching methods in mathematics?e.g. Inductive & Deductive Method, Method of analysis and synthesis, Project method, Mathematical induction, Heuristic method, Problem Solving Method.

• Learning Resources in relation to Teaching of mathematics with special reference to calculator and computer.

• Qualities and professional growth of Mathematics teacher.

Unit IV: Learning Designing:

• Concept, Importance and Types of Learning Design

• Steps of Learning Design

• Qualities of Good Learning Design

Unit V: Assessment and Evaluation:

• Assessment and evaluation-meaning, scope & Types

• Different types of test items

• Techniques of Evaluation in Mathematics

• Basic principles of construction of test items

• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)