EDU 439 - Teaching Secondary Math

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course introduces the pre-service teacher to current methods and practices of teaching mathematics within the secondary school curriculum. Using research articles and newly developed texts pre-service teachers examine and practice some of the current methods of teaching mathematics to secondary students. Topics include: new technology, writing within the mathematics curriculum to learn mathematics, mathematics as problem solving, math anxieties, math labs, mathematics as critical thinking training, collaborative learning, and integration of mathematics. Pre-service teachers develop models of different kinds of lessons to be used to teach various skills and concepts and apply them in practice sharing with others as they develop their own teaching styles and skills. Field study required. (Cross-listed with EDU 539)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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