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Study of different ways of looking at how people learn
mathematics, and some of their implications for
teaching.
Topics
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Activities
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Theories of learning
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Reading/discussion of constructivism,
behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and
representations
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Instructional groupings
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Reading/discussion of ways of grouping students,
including small cooperative groups and tracking
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Teaching mathematics to diverse students
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Reading/discussion of issues and techniques
relevant to differences in gender, culture,
language, learning style, and special needs
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Uses of technology
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Reading/discussion and activities using
calculators and computers
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