OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) has the following objectives:
Enable students to study in depth and understand mathematics so that they may:
- Relate and communicate mathematics concepts to secondary school learners.
- Attain expertise in current mathematics education research.
- Use research and observation findings for ongoing inquiry in the field of mathematics education.
Equip student with knowledge of theories of teaching and learning so that they may:
- Consider the cognitive development of their students when planning for mathematics instruction.
- Design and teach effective mathematics lessons.
- Implement a variety of effective strategies to teach mathematics concepts.
- Develop a personal philosophy of mathematics education.
Provide students with skills to use computers so that they may:
- Use computer programmes for mathematical problem solving.
- Create teaching and learning materials for mathematics instruction.
- Teach basic computer use to secondary school teachers and learners.
- Utilize research tools available on the internet to enhance their teaching and learning of mathematics.
- Maintain individual computers and LAN's.
Give students a solid background in reading, writing, and speaking English so that they may:
- Communicate mathematics concepts clearly to secondary school learners.
- Utilize available research tools for continued education in mathematics and mathematics instruction.
- Assist secondary school learners with their English fluency.
Instill high standard of professional conduct and a sense of teaching as a vacation among students so that they may:
- Provide a good example in their work habits and diligence.
- Communicate the spirit of good citizenship and sacrifice for the good of the nation.
- Display a commitment to good moral conduct.
- Value continuing education and ongoing personal improvement.
