This module MES6246 aims to assist science and mathematics educationists to understand issues underlying reform efforts in education. It explores current trends and issues in science and mathematics education across developed and developing world.
The module explores current trends and issues in science and mathematics education across developed and developing world. It covers issues including: Philosophy and historical basis of science/ mathematics education, Nature of science/ mathematics and its relation with teaching and learning, Science / Mathematics literacy, Current developments in science / mathematics education, Critical analysis of current trends and issues in teaching and learning science/mathematics, Critical thinking, Problem solving and Investigation in science / mathematics, Paradigms in science/ mathematics education, Science / mathematics education in different contexts.
It is expected that by the end of the module, students will be able to:
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(i) engage critically into discussion on Philosophies which underpin science / mathematics education and its historical developments ; (ii) identify the current trends and issues in teaching and learning science / mathematics; (iii) explain the characteristics of different paradigms which frame science / mathematics education; and (iv) apply methodologies which characterise research in science / mathematics education. |
The process of integrating ICT in education is rarely a simple and linear one – overlaps are often noted, with some elements operating in parallel, in partnership and cyclically. The sequence of steps varies from one activity or situation to the next and must take context into account in order to be effective. The process is thus necessarily incremental and relies on clearly defined objectives to succeed in improving the efficiency of ICT use in education. This module presents major themes to assist educators in better integrating ICT with their teaching and particularly allowing them to offer higher quality education programs to Science and especially Mathematics students. An introduction to the general theories and principals of ICT integration in teaching and learning process is presented, and further developed into specific learning objectives adapted to the use of ICT in Mathematics teaching.
This module module is an opportunity for students to explore theories and approaches related to curriculum development, implementation and evaluation. In practice, you will also critically reflect on, apply and interpret the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes to secondary education Rwandan and East African Community (EAC) contexts.