Math Methods in Early Childhood & Elementary

Course Description

This course focuses on the details of children’s mathematics thinking, as well as on how to use student thinking and everyday language to ground learning about the teaching of mathematics in early childhood and elementary school. As we address student thinking and instructional practices, we will also discuss ways to accommodate various learners and critical aspects of the teaching and learning of mathematics and: equity (racial, ethnicity, SES, gender, language, (dis)ability), the use of mathematical and pedagogical tools for meeting the needs of all students and enhance disciplinary literacies. We will use the state content standards, readings, student work, classroom video, curricula, instructional scenarios, as well as designing and implementing lessons to examine these issues and build the underlying mathematical conceptual knowledge of future educators. The course will help you think about implementing mathematics instruction that is equitable and conceptually focused. Prerequisite: Admission to special education or elementary education initial licensure program.

Code

15:251:561

Credits

2

Subject

251

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and ESL K-12 Teaching (4+1) with optional Bilingual/Bicultural Education Certification
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and Middle School 5-8 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 and Preschool P-3 Teaching (4+1)
• Master's Ed.M. in Elementary Education with Initial Certification: Elementary K-6 Teaching (Two-Year Master’s)