Teaching Math Gr. 3-6 w/Field

Catalog description

Ultimately, the goal of this course is to prepare teachers or teaching candidates who have the knowledge, skills, and orientation to help children in the elementary grades develop their mathematical understanding. The concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Mathematics provides the theoretical framework for the course’s structure and orientation. This means that students who successfully complete the course will have a thorough knowledge of the mathematics central to grades 3-6; an understanding of how children at these stages learn mathematics; and the ability to coordinate content and “best” practices for mathematics instruction, including the integration of technology. The specific mathematical content and instructional practices reflect the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the PA Department of Education standards, and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M). Throughout the course, candidates will plan, implement, and reflect on lessons; use standards and assessments (formative and summative) in evaluating student progress and teacher effectiveness; apply standards-based assessment data to selection of appropriate instructional materials, technology, and/or recommendation for intervention; and apply standards based, data-driven, decision-making procedures to lesson planning or re-teaching.