PS 2206 (Course Structure)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Aims

This course aims to develop student teachers' ability to use information and communication technology, ICT, for enhancing learning in primary school science and mathematics. Students will learn about ICT and their applications in primary science and mathematics education. They will learn to develop ICT activities and instructional materials that enable primary children to express ideas and solve problems in science and mathematics. Internet and Intranet resources will be emphasised.

Content

ICT concepts: ICT concepts and issues related to their use in primary science and mathematics education. State-of-the-art of ICT in primary school science and mathematics education in Negara Brunei Darussalam and other countries.

Using ICT: The use of applications and resources such as multimedia CDs, Internet and Intranet to resource information to enhance learning of primary school science and mathematics. Evaluation of hardware and educational software. Types of software and ICT that can facilitate particular learning needs in primary school science and mathematics teaching and learning.

Using computers as productivity tools: Using ICT applications and educational software for modelling, coaching, scaffolding and visualisation in enhancing teaching and learning in primary school science and mathematics.

ICT projects and activities: Developing analytical, creative and practical skills through ICT projects and activities. Development and use of ICT resource materials and activities for addressing difficult topics in primary science and mathematics that enable primary children to think, reason, express ideas and solve problems. Development of html teaching and learning resources in primary science and mathematics.

Mode of Instructiop

The course will be conducted through demonstrations, explorations, discus si and projects, and students will carry out a small scale project in primary scb science and/or mathematics.

Assessment

Continuous assessment will be based on group and individual projects on prim school science and mathematics teaching and learning. Course work 6( Examination 40%

References

Association for Educational Communications and Technology, AECT (19( 16th Annual AECT Proceedings, Nashville, TN. [LBl028.38 A87] Boyd-Barrett, O. & Scanlon, E. (1991). Computers and Learning. Kent, UK: ' Open University [LBI028.38 A87]

Fields, J. 1. (1993). The Challenge Ahead. Switzerland: Harwood AcadeJ Publishers.

[LB1028.3 C445]

Griffin, J. & Bash, L. (Eds.) (1995). Computers in the primary school. Lond Cassell. [LBI028.5 C57463]

Journals

Computers and Education, 1980 - 1984; 1986-

Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1979 -1984; 1985-

Journal of Computers in mathematics and science teaching. Sir QA20 C65 J68 I Serial 1981.

Internet Resources.