Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization
The Mathematical Instructional Leader: PreK to Grade 8 Program in the College of Education consists of graduate mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and a practicum specifically designed for teachers, teacher leaders, and coaches. The goals of the program are to offer a comprehensive mathematics education experience that:
Requirements
PreK-Grade 8 program
Mathematics Leadership Focused Courses
CI 519 | Mathematics Leadership: Influencing and Facilitating Improvement | 3 |
CI 521 | Practicum: Mathematics Leadership | 1-3 |
If desired, the graduate credit received can be applied toward an M.A., M.S., or Ed. D. in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education.
For more information see: http://www.pdx.edu/ci/deepening-math
Advanced Mathematics Methods Course
CI 518 | Implementing Mathematics Reform | 3 |
Educators seeking the 21-credit Certification of Completion in Deepening Understanding of Elementary Mathematics may choose to either complete CI 519 or select a sixth Mathematics Content-Focus Methods Course. Those seeking the 24-credit Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization complete both CI 519 and CI 521.
Mathematics Content-Focused Methods Courses
(choose five of the seven)
CI 511 | Examining Base Ten Numeration and Operations | 3 |
CI 512 | Examining Operations with Whole Numbers and Fractions | 3 |
CI 513 | Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Generalization about Operations | 3 |
CI 514 | Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Patterns and Functions | 3 |
CI 515 | Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts | 3 |
CI 516 | Exploring Measurement Concepts | 3 |
CI 517 | Developing Concepts of Data Analysis | 3 |