The GeoGebra file featured in the gif above was created by past participant Anne Wolkowitsch

Module

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Module 0: Introduction and Overview ​(1 hour)

Participants are welcomed to the course and 'meet' the presenter/facilitator. The course requirements are explained. Participants introduce themselves via an introductory post.

Module 1. Introduction to Conceptual Coordinate Geometry (1 hour)

The Conceptual Coordinate Geometry unit comprises a comprehensive, student-centred downloadable unit as well as a pedagogy that defines the approach. Module 1  gives an overview of the eight-modules unit as well as explaining the role of formative assessment and feedback throughout the unit. 

Module 2. Phase 2 & 3. Creating a need to learn.
​(30 min)

In Module 2 we explore the Socratic method and other ways of creating a need to learn in students. We also begin to look at the role of GeoGebra throughout the unit. Like to have your less-abled students be able to 'read' the equation of a straight line just by looking at a graph? And sketch a line just by 'reading' the equation? All this occurs in the second or third lesson - Phases 2 and 3.  

Module 3. Phase 4. Explore. Modify, Create. (1.5 hours)

The three activities which comprise Phase Four are unpacked in this module. In Phase Four, students get to explore and calculate, with the aid of some GeoGebra files,   gradients, midpoints and distances before seeing the formulas. 

Module 4a. Dealing with student spread in a student-centred unit of work. (30 min)

With a (somewhat) student-centred unit comes the challenge of dealing with increased student spread and this is dealt with in Module 4a.​​

Module 4b. Simultaneous equations, perpendicular & parallel lines & inequalities tackled conceptually. 
​(1.25 hours)

By the time students reach Phase Five, the critical work has been done and students should have an authentic understanding of the main concepts underpinning Coordinate Geometry. This module unpacks the final four Phases and includes looking at conceptual presentations of simultaneous equations, perpendicular & parallel lines & inequalities.

Module 5. Assessment ideas, dealing with student files.
​(1 hour)

The title says it all - we look at some alternative assessment strategies. Also, some ideas re dealing with student (soft-copy) files.

Module 6. Strategy implementations. (1 hour)

The most powerful aspect of all Learn Implement Share courses are the strategy implementations. Unless you are teaching Coordinate Geometry at the same time you journey through the course - which is unlikely - you won't be able to implement this unit as part of the course. However, the principles of the course are applicable to many topics in mathematics. Therefore, you have many options as to what you choose to implement.  

Module 7. Course completion (15 min)

The final wash-up, including some extra resources, a list of ‘must-watch’ (motivational) videos and a short survey. That’s it!

Total Time: 8hrs

Duration of course: 2 months