Theories of Teaching and Learning in Science and Mathematics

Course content

This course designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical understanding of teaching and learning in theory and practice related to science or mathematics education. This course focuses upon behaviourist, constructivist, and social leaning theories with a particular emphasis upon instructional implications in science or mathematics education. Specific instructional strategies emerging from these theories are covered. This course also includes new approaches and strategies in science or mathematics education such as multiple representations, models and modelling, learning styles, and self-regulated learning strategies.