M59
Award in Practical Teaching Model for Mathematics Learning and Performance

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 1 ECTS

Duration: 2 Sessions

Contact Hours: 5

Self Study Hours: 12

Assessment Hours: 8

 

Course Description

The main purpose of this workshop is the introduction of a practical assessment model for capturing a broader picture of a student’s strengths and weaknesses in mathematics as well as the presentation of effective strategies, differentiated methods and alternative techniques for teaching mathematics to SPLD students or students who struggle in Mathematics based on their individual math profiles. This workshop will contribute to detecting students’ individual learning mathematical profiles as well as acquiring sound instructional methods, a solid grasp of the subject, and expertise in using resources which are part of the learners’ everyday world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in following this programme are to be in possession of:

– An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF Level 4), or equivalent; or

– An MQF Level 4 Qualification with a minimum of 120 ECTS, or equivalent; or

– An MQF Level 5 Qualification with a minimum of 30 ECTS, or equivalent; or

– Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4). 

Overall Objectives and Outcomes


By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences

a) Present and practise teaching strategies for student’s understanding of number sense learning, the decimal system, mental calculations, the four operations’ algorithm and strategies in the classroom;
b) Demonstrate teaching strategies for the above topics and model these strategies in their instruction.

Knowledge 

a) Identify mathematical areas of strengths and weaknesses in mathematics;
b) Describe effective strategies, differentiate methods and alternative techniques with Special Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or students who struggle in Mathematics based on their individual math profiles;
c) Define and detect students’ individual learning mathematical profiles;
d) Describe sound instructional methods, a solid grasp of the subject, and expertise in using resources which are part of the learners’ everyday world for students’ successful learning and performance;
e) Describe number sense development.

Skills

a) Demonstrate understanding of number sense learning, the decimal system, the four operations’ algorithm and strategies in the classroom;
b) Present teaching strategies for the above topics and model these strategies in their instruction.

Mode of Delivery

This module adopts a blended approach to teaching and learning. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.  

Assessment Methods

This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this module, course participants will be conferred an accredited certification. 

Further Learning Opportunities and Career Progression

Upon successful completion of this module, course participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for accredited programmes. Teachers may also use this certification in their application for accelerated progression.

Suggested Readings

Core Reading List
1. Karagiannakis,G., Baccaglini-Frank, A. & Papadatos, Y. (2014). Mathematical learning difficulties subtypes classification. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 8:57. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00057
2. Karagiannakis, G., & Baccaglini-Frank, A. (2014). The DeDiMa Battery: A Tool for Identifying Students’ Mathematical Learning Profiles. Health Psychology Review, 2(4), doi: 10.5114/hpr.2014.46329
3. Karagiannakis, G., & Cooreman, A. (2014). Focused intervention based on a classification MLD model. In S. Chinn (Ed.), The Routledge International Handbook of Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties (pp. 265-276). London: Routledge.
4. Karagiannakis, G. N., Baccaglini-Frank, A. E., & Roussos, P. (2017). Detecting strengths and weaknesses in learning mathematics through a model classifying mathematical skills. Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 1-27
5. Lewis, E., & Fisher, M. (2016). Taking Stock of 40 Years of Research on Mathematical Learning Disability: Methodological Issues and Future Directions. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 47 (4) pp. 338-371 
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