DIDACTICS OF MATHEMATICS
Stampa
Enrollment year
2020/2021
Academic year
2020/2021
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
Department
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS "FELICE CASORATI"
Course
MATHEMATICS
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Year of study
Period
1st semester (01/10/2020 - 20/01/2021)
ECTS
9
Lesson hours
72 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
ANTONINI SAMUELE (titolare) - 9 ECTS
Prerequisites
Mathematical knowledge and compentencies developed in the "laurea triennale" in mathematics. The course is not recommended for students of the "laurea triennale".
Learning outcomes
The course aims to analyze the main models for Mathematics teaching and learning and the main theoretical frameworks which provide the classical conceptual background for research in Mathematics Education.
Course contents
Teaching-learning Mathematics models:
- the traditional model of knowledge transmission
- the radical constructivism
- the social constructivism
- the theory of didactical situations.

Analysis of Ministry of Education documents on Mathematics teaching at the pre-university level.

Moreover, we will analyse the main tenets of theoretical framework which provide the classical conceptual background for research in Mathematics Education, and investigate how some of the ideas developed within these theories have informed research studies in Mathematics Education.
More specifically, we will focus on:
- Piaget's studies on the development of the cognitive development
- Fischbein’s studies on intuition
- Vygotsky's studies and the cultural-historical approach.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, collaborative activities and discussions. Students will be asked to read some articles which will be collectively discussed during the course. It is required a regular presence at the lessons.
Reccomended or required readings
- Articles from scientific journals and other materials made available by the teacher.
- Documentation available online on the website of the Italian Ministry of Education (Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione).
Assessment methods
Oral examination concerning a discussion with the goal to evaluate the knowledge of the topics presented in the course.
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030