In this course, interns will develop and synthesize practical and theoretical knowledge, skills, and practices required to support the effective adaptation of integrated mathematics and science teaching and assessment methods in primary school settings. The course will offer interns opportunities to develop professional skills and dispositions as reflective practitioners by critically evaluating selected pedagogical practices, then, planning and implementing learning experiences. These opportunities will help primary students develop mastery of integrated mathematical and science concepts (e.g., mathematical operations, number sense, and earth and space science). The course will support interns to develop practical and theoretical knowledge and skills for realizing play-based problem-solving pedagogy in primary school settings. Interns will be supported in building research (a) into their developing teaching practice and routines, (b) as part of their skills as inquiring reflective practitioners, and (c) to help them connect theory and practice. Interns will be engaged in hands-on learning tasks aimed at developing their skills and confidence in teaching mathematics and science. Learning technologies will be examined and how these can be used to support and extend learning using strategies that support the application of mathematics and science. The course is designed to support interns develop practical, theoretical, and methodological skills and understandings related to the development of student-centered and inquiry-based pedagogies to assist them to teach mathematics and science effectively with reference to the UAE context.
Week 1
Facilitating Metacognition in the Primary School Through Teacher-Pupil Interactions
Required Reading
Recommended Readings
Week 2
Dialogue and Thinking Together in Primary Science and Mathematics Settings
Required Reading
Recommended Reading
Week 3
Visible Thinking Routines
Required Readings
Recommended Reading
Week 4
Using Representations for Teaching and Learning in Mathematics and Science
Required Reading
Recommended Reading
Week 5
Problem-Solving and Conceptual Learning
Required Reading
Recommended Reading
Week 6
Implementation of inquiry in context-based science teaching for pre-service teachers
Using the 5Es to practice scientific inquiry to:
Required Readings
Recommended Reading
Week 7
Children’s Voice in Primary Science and Mathematics Settings
Required Readings
Recommended Reading
Week 8
Technology integration of pre-service teachers for primary Mathematics and science settings
Required Readings
Recommended Reading
Week 9
Connected Learning in Primary Mathematics and Science Settings
Required Reading
Recommended Readings
Week 10
Assessment Informed Teaching and Learning in Primary Mathematics and Science Settings
Required Reading
Recommended Reading