Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education, 12 hours in Mathematics, or permission of instructor.
A study of theoretical models and methodological strategies for teaching arithmetic, informal geometry, and introductory algebra at the middle school level. The course will include a critical analysis of a variety of objectives, instructional materials and strategies, and evaluation techniques. Consideration will be given to addressing the individual needs of a diverse student population. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.
A study of theoretical models and methodological strategies for teaching arithmetic, informal geometry, and introductory algebra at the middle school level. The course will include a critical analysis of a variety of objectives, instructional materials and strategies, and evaluation techniques. Consideration will be given to addressing the individual needs of a diverse student population. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.