Ilana Seidel Horn
Teaching of mathematics in middle, junior, or senior high school. Prerequisite: secondary TEP student.
This is the second of a two-quarter sequence for prospective middle and high school teachers in the Teacher Preparation program at the College of Education. Mathematics is a subject that is notoriously difficult for many people. At the same time, success in mathematics is critical for students' future educational opportunities. The goal of this course is to help you learn to teach mathematics in a way that makes the content both accessible and rigorous. This course is intended to help you:
(1) Understand how students learn mathematics and relate that understanding to your instruction and class activities; and (2) Develop the skills and resources necessary to plan effective, standards-based math lessons.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Regular attendance, engaged participation, thoughtful and timely completion of assignments
Class assignments and grading
Please see syllabus for details