EDU 480 Methods of Teaching Mathematics

This course provides candidates an in-depth focus on the subject matter, content standards, mathematical pedagogy, and issues related to the learning and teaching of mathematics in early childhood primary (K-2) and elementary (1-6) grades. Candidates develop strategies and applications specific to the mathematical learning needs of students including real world connections. Through the Adaptive Cycles of Teaching (ACT), an experiential-based curriculum designed to help teachers learn a set of core teaching practices supported by intensive coaching, teacher candidates will complete a content learning analysis, diagnostic assessment as well as plan and implement teaching math with problem solving lessons. Field work is required for this course: If taking this course alongside another methods course and practicum, plan to spend two full days in an appropriate classroom setting. If taking this course independent of another methods course and practicum, plan to spend about 30 hours in the field for this class. It can be taken independent of or alongside EDU 400. Students taking this course online can expect at least two synchronous sessions. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 300, EDU 350, SPE 300. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Advanced Standing Course