Techniques of Teaching Middle School Mathematics.

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to help students acquire and apply the skills, techniques, and dispositions required to be an effective secondary mathematics teacher. This course will discuss research-based effective strategies for teaching, such as orchestrating mathematical discussion, writing learning progressions, growth-mindset-oriented teaching strategies and the use of technology across middle grades topics. Emphasis will be on teaching overarching concepts and developing the thinking skills of students as described in the NCTM Process Standards and Common Core Standards of Mathematical Practice as they do mathematics. This course will also allow students to work in a classroom setting to examine how the curriculum is delivered in a middle school setting. They will work with students on an individual or group basis, work cooperatively with teachers, and participate in the lesson and assessment planning process. By the end of the course, they should teach at least one lesson.