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Unit 5 - Mathematics curriculum

  Mathematics curriculum Curriculum-Meaning & Definition The word Curriculum is derived from the Latin word “Currere” which means ‘to run’. So curriculum means a course to be run for reaching a certain goal or destination. Curriculum describes the ground which pupil and teacher cover to reach the goal or objective of education. “Curriculum is a tool in the hands of an artist (the teacher) to mould his material (the pupil) according to his ideals (aims and objectives) in his studio (the school)”- Arthur Cunningham Syllabus The term syllabus is usually used for book oriented and theoretical subjects. The basic content of a given subject is known as syllabus. Types of curriculum ·          Subject centred curriculum It gives more emphasis on subject matter in place of the child. This is also called book-centred curriculum. Because it lays emphasis on bookish knowledge and learning. It facilitates testing and examination. It...
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Unit 4 - Approaches, methods and techniques of teaching mathematics

APPROACHES, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS A mathematics teacher has a variety of methods, approaches and techniques available for use in teaching mathematics. The selection of a suitable method depends upon the objectives of the lesson, needs of the learner and nature of the content. APPROACHES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS BEHAVIOURIST APPROACH The approach which describes learning as a connection between stimulus and response is the behaviouristic school of thought. This approach based on the idea that behavior can be controlled and modified based on the consequences of a behavior.this approach to learning emphasizes that behaviours begins with reflexes. The major tenets of the behaviouristic approach ·          Learning brings about change in behavior ·          Learning is stimulus-response ·          The resultant behavioural change ar...
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