EDU 5050 Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms
This course consists of an examination of the curriculum goals, instructional strategies and materials for teaching mathematics to the diverse learner in Birth to Grade 2 and Grades 1 to 6. It emphasizes teaching methods for making mathematics meaningful to children by exploring different ways to develop the concepts that are the foundation for future mathematical studies. The teacher candidate will develop learning experiences and conduct assessments reflecting the processes of growth and development of children and pre-adolescents. Attention will be given to planning and teaching mathematical activities for students who are culturally diverse, those with limited English proficiency and those with special needs. The teacher candidate will learn how to use manipulatives to develop concepts and utilize instructional technology, including the calculator, iPad and computer. Using literature to teach mathematics will be investigated as well. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) eight mathematical practices will be studies and applied in all activities. The teacher candidate will learn about and be able to discuss the current issues and problems in math education today such as the implications of the TIMSS report. Finally, the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics as well as NCTM’s Principles and Standards for School Mathematics will be studied in depth. This course helps prepare teacher candidates for the edTPA assessment by analyzing and applying the three tasks: (1) Planning for Instruction and Assessment, (2) Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning and (3) Assessing Student Learning.
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