Methodology of Teaching – Mathematics

Mathematics Education: Goals of learning Mathematics: Utilitarian, Cultural, Social and
Personal values; Place of Mathematics in the School curriculum; The intended learning
outcomes: as a body of knowledge, as mathematical skills, as mathematical attitudes, and
thinking mathematically.
Different aspects of Mathematics: Conceptuality, Abstractness, Logical Reasoning, and
self-discipline; Structure and construction of mathematical concepts; Nature of
Mathematics: as an Art, as a Science, as a Language, as a tool for learning other subjects;
Personality development by mathematical thinking.
Basic mathematical Concepts: Basic mathematical concepts and their development with
special reference to the works of Piaget, Bruner, and Skemp
Teaching approaches: Different models of delivery: Integrated approach, Activity oriented
approaches, Mathematical Projects, Problem Solving Approaches (inductive and
deductive); Use of appropriate teaching aids to facilitate learning; Application of
mathematical concepts in audio-visual aids and construction sites.