Overview
On completion of the A History of Mathematics for Teachers course offered by Dalarna University, students shall be able to:- describe in general terms the development of mathematical knowledge throughout history
- demonstrate knowledge of the emergence and development of different number systems, different arithmetical operations and different mathematical symbols
- describe from a historical perspective different manners in which to formulate and solve mathematical problems
- formulate and solve mathematical problems and activities with different historical methods and display a knowledge of how these methods function
- interpret and critically review different mathematical ideas and expressions throughout history
- describe and compare ways in which the history of mathematics can be included and utilised in the planning and execution of teaching based on both the Swedish curriculum and other national school curriculums.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- the history of mathematics
- examples from different historical periods and cultures
- mathematical problems and tasks along with their historical methods of solution
- similarities and differences between ancient and modern mathematical methods
- mathematicians of historical significance, along with an analysis of the mathematics they worked with and the importance of their contributions to the continued development of mathematics.
- comparison of the role of the history of mathematics in the curriculum and governing documents of school systems in both Sweden and other countries
- how teachers in these different school systems can include and utilize the history of mathematics in the planning, execution and analysis of teaching
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Course dates: 28 Aug - 5 Nov
- Application period: 15 Mar - 17 Apr
Language
Credits
- 7,5 Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics History Teaching View 4 other Short Courses in History in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
- English 6.
Tuition Fee
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International
16875 SEK/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16875 SEK for the full programme during 2 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.