Creative mathematics for teachers in grade 4-6 II
15.0 ECTS creditsModule 1 Teaching Mathematics from a Teacher and Pupil Perspective II, 7.5 ECTS cr
Different perspectives on difficulties in learning mathematics are treated as well as how mathematically talented pupils can be stimulated to develop.
Grading, assessing and evaluation are studied. Definitions of mathematical talent and the means of developing it are problematised. Pupil solutions are analysed in relation to the curriculum. Issues of summative and formative assessment are treated. Different knowledge qualities are clarified on the basis of national test examples.
Students plan a unit in mathematics taking into account several methods and forms of work, including how digital tools can be used as resources in teaching, and with a focus on how different abilities can be observed and evaluated.
The module prepares the students for the practical placement period.
Module 2a and 2b Practical placement II, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students engage in the following activities:
- using digital tools for learning in school
- making classroom observations
- interpreting and implementing central curricula and local pedagogical planning
- applying pedagogical and subject-specific teaching theories and translating subject knowledge into teaching, with consideration of pupils' different knowledge and interests
- considering special education perspectives
- developing their communicative skills in cooperation with different staff groups and pupils in school
- discussing the profession and their own professional development and identifying areas to develop in the third practical placement period.
The practical placement can be completed abroad (2b).
Different perspectives on difficulties in learning mathematics are treated as well as how mathematically talented pupils can be stimulated to develop.
Grading, assessing and evaluation are studied. Definitions of mathematical talent and the means of developing it are problematised. Pupil solutions are analysed in relation to the curriculum. Issues of summative and formative assessment are treated. Different knowledge qualities are clarified on the basis of national test examples.
Students plan a unit in mathematics taking into account several methods and forms of work, including how digital tools can be used as resources in teaching, and with a focus on how different abilities can be observed and evaluated.
The module prepares the students for the practical placement period.
Module 2a and 2b Practical placement II, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students engage in the following activities:
- using digital tools for learning in school
- making classroom observations
- interpreting and implementing central curricula and local pedagogical planning
- applying pedagogical and subject-specific teaching theories and translating subject knowledge into teaching, with consideration of pupils' different knowledge and interests
- considering special education perspectives
- developing their communicative skills in cooperation with different staff groups and pupils in school
- discussing the profession and their own professional development and identifying areas to develop in the third practical placement period.
The practical placement can be completed abroad (2b).
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Completed courses LPGG00, LPPGG01, LPGG24, and LPGG06, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Primary school Education Programme with workplacement (studied during year 4)
- Primary Education Programme: x (studied during year 3)
- Primary Education Programme: Teaching in grades 4-6: Science (studied during year 3)
- Primary Education Programme (studied during year 4)