Overview
Description
Pedagogical techniques embedded within the mathematical content of high school geometry.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- solve a variety of problems appropriate to a Euclidean Geometry class using multiple strategies.
- explain concepts appropriate to a Euclidean Geometry class in a manner that would be understandable to students.
- explain the nature of deductive proof and describe its role in a Euclidean geometry class.
- provide inductive evidence of various geometric relationships using appropriate Geometry software.
- describe means by which various topics in Euclidean Geometry can be taught using appropriate Geometry software.
- perform Geometric constructions using construction tools and explain their importance in the Euclidean Geometry classroom.
- describe the different experiences that must occur to facilitate the learning of Euclidean Geometry.
- define and discuss the teacher’s role in the geometry classroom, including responsibility to the diversity of students and their various learning styles.