Teaching Methods of Mathematics and Physics II
Course code
MLM7305.DT
old course code
MLM7305
Course title in Estonian
Matemaatika ja füüsika õpetamise metoodika II
Course title in English
Teaching Methods of Mathematics and Physics II
ECTS credits
5.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To introduce the structure, content and the methods of teaching the concepts addressed in stage II and III mathematics and physics;
to address the concepts of school mathematics and physics in depth and to introduce the methods of solving exercises thereof;
to introduce the opportunities for furthering the learners' sense of nature in basic schools;
to draw parallels between the topics of school mathematics and physics;
to encourage willingness in students to work as a teacher in the corresponding stage of study;
to give an overview of theoretical and practical skills; skills for working with various means (incl. different IT equipment, environment, and the like), literature, curriculum and study literature;
to encourage students' interest in natural sciences and to develop scientific literacy in students;
to give an overview of the safe use and storage of teaching aids/kits and test equipment.
to address the concepts of school mathematics and physics in depth and to introduce the methods of solving exercises thereof;
to introduce the opportunities for furthering the learners' sense of nature in basic schools;
to draw parallels between the topics of school mathematics and physics;
to encourage willingness in students to work as a teacher in the corresponding stage of study;
to give an overview of theoretical and practical skills; skills for working with various means (incl. different IT equipment, environment, and the like), literature, curriculum and study literature;
to encourage students' interest in natural sciences and to develop scientific literacy in students;
to give an overview of the safe use and storage of teaching aids/kits and test equipment.
Brief description of the course
The subject shall be passed in parallel with the mathematics subject “Differential and Integral Calculus” and the physics subject “Electricity and Magnetism”. These subjects help the students to develop an understanding of the opportunities for exemplifying, creating interest in and assessing the said course material in school.
What is algebra? Algebraic expressions and identity transformations. Algebraic equations and inequalities, and classification thereof. Identity of equations and inequalities. Methods of solving algebraic equations and inequalities. Identity of systems of algebraic equations, various techniques for solving systems of equations. Various problem solving strategies. Text-based exercises on writing equations, inequalities and systems thereof.
The concepts of algebra, exercises in stage III basic-school mathematics, and methods for addressing such topics. Methods of solving text-based exercises.
What is algebra? Algebraic expressions and identity transformations. Algebraic equations and inequalities, and classification thereof. Identity of equations and inequalities. Methods of solving algebraic equations and inequalities. Identity of systems of algebraic equations, various techniques for solving systems of equations. Various problem solving strategies. Text-based exercises on writing equations, inequalities and systems thereof.
The concepts of algebra, exercises in stage III basic-school mathematics, and methods for addressing such topics. Methods of solving text-based exercises.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Having successfully passed the subject the student:
is familiar with the structure and content of the basic-school curriculum of mathematics and physics;
is able to explain the fundamentals of algebra;
is able to implement algebraic way of thinking in describing both mathematical relations and physical processes;
is familiar with the methods of addressing algebraic concepts and the techniques of solving corresponding exercises in mathematics and physics;
is able to draw parallels between mathematics and physics;
is able to compare the methods of various textbooks;
is able to encourage students' interest in physics-related topics, and to associate everyday phenomena with what is learnt;
is familiar and understands the fundamentals of electromagnetism;
is able to conduct laboratory work, incl. preparation of instructions thereof and use of computer simulations;
is able to systematise, store and use different test equipment;
has an overview of the specialist literature on relevant methods;
is familiar with the technical safety measures and storage requirements of demonstration and test equipment, and shall follow these;
is able to use and maintain the demonstration and test equipment necessary for teaching;
uses the means of ICT in solving exercises and planning the teaching process;
is able to present self-made speciality-related study materials using the e-portfolio.
Having successfully passed the subject the student:
is familiar with the structure and content of the basic-school curriculum of mathematics and physics;
is able to explain the fundamentals of algebra;
is able to implement algebraic way of thinking in describing both mathematical relations and physical processes;
is familiar with the methods of addressing algebraic concepts and the techniques of solving corresponding exercises in mathematics and physics;
is able to draw parallels between mathematics and physics;
is able to compare the methods of various textbooks;
is able to encourage students' interest in physics-related topics, and to associate everyday phenomena with what is learnt;
is familiar and understands the fundamentals of electromagnetism;
is able to conduct laboratory work, incl. preparation of instructions thereof and use of computer simulations;
is able to systematise, store and use different test equipment;
has an overview of the specialist literature on relevant methods;
is familiar with the technical safety measures and storage requirements of demonstration and test equipment, and shall follow these;
is able to use and maintain the demonstration and test equipment necessary for teaching;
uses the means of ICT in solving exercises and planning the teaching process;
is able to present self-made speciality-related study materials using the e-portfolio.
Teacher
lekt Tiiu Kaljas, Berit Väli
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