Postgraduate Module Descriptor

EFPM324: Technology in Mathematics Education: Shaping Mathematical Knowledge in the 21st Century

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.

Module Aims

The aim of the module is for you to a) learn about how technological affordances impact on shaping mathematical knowledge and understanding, b) based on existing theories, develop your own ways of understanding of theoretical aspects of the teaching and learning of mathematics with technologies c) design and evaluate effective mathematical learning environments with technology for your own teaching contexts.

Specifically the module will enable you to:

explore current technology, affordances and potential in the teaching and learning of mathematics

develop a understanding about how affordances of technologies will impact on shaping learners’ knowledge of mathematical concepts

develop a conceptual and practical understanding of the nature of effective teaching and learning of mathematics with technology

identify the possible impacts of technological innovative teaching

develop skills to design and implement learning activities and units which reflect on theoretical underpinnings of teaching and learning of mathematics with technology

critically evaluate existing research in mathematics education with technology

develop your own pedagogy with technology in mathematics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here - you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. demonstrate a critical awareness of theoretical perspectives and practical concerns in mathematics education with technology informed by your reading and professional practice;
2. demonstrate the ability to identify affordances of technologies and analyse how learners’ knowledge of mathematical concepts will be shaped by these affordances;
3. demonstrate the ability to evaluate existing software, to design innovative learning environments with technology and to evaluate critically by utilising relevant theories;
Discipline-Specific Skills4. identify systematically and evaluate insightfully current research and advanced scholarship relevant to the field of education and educational technology;
5. apply theoretical insights, through critical reflection, to evaluate professional practice with technology;
6. present data and findings in a form appropriate for educational and technological contexts;
Personal and Key Skills7. demonstrate the ability to identify and critically discuss current issues in education;
8. demonstrate the ability to reflect independently, critically and creatively on professional practice;
9. demonstrate the ability to construct organised, structured, critically reflective and analytic writing;
10. demonstrate the ability to manage time and engagement in the context of masters level study that has a high level of independent study;
11. demonstrate the ability to take the initiative in contributing collaboratively in interactive learning contexts;
12. demonstrate communication skills both oral and written and in on-line contexts.