Critical Issues in the Didactics of Mathematics…
From semester 1 2012 the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at AUT University offers a new postgraduate paper in mathematics education “Critical Issues in the Didactics of Mathematics” that can be of interest to school mathematics teachers. It could be
a useful paper for your professional development. On completing the paper you will receive the Certificate of Proficiency. The paper can also lead to upgrading your qualification to a postgraduate level: Postgraduate Certificate in Science (PgCertSc) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PgDipSc) or MSc. It is a 30 credit paper with 24 contact hours. The remaining hours are for independent learning. It is delivered partially online and partially on campus as a block course during
4 days over the school holiday. Parking can be arranged at AUT for free. The paper is very practical and the teaching/learning environment is friendly and supportive.
Topics covered include: rigour, proof, argumentation, justification, verification, analysis as part of mathematical culture, counterexamples in mathematics as a teaching approach, paradoxes and sophisms in teaching/learning, puzzle-based learning as a pedagogical strategy, provocations in mathematics, mistakes in textbooks and misuses of mathematics as a teaching and learning resource.
The assessment include: 2 home assignments and a written report of
a project that reflects your own teaching practice.
The cost of the paper is about $1900 including GST and all levies.
It would be much appreciated it if you could share information about this paper with your colleagues who might be interested.
For more information on the paper please e-mail Sergiy Klymchuk at (Enable Javascript to see the email address)
