EDUC 355: Mathematics Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Context, Motivation and Engagement

(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: EDUC 195 , EDUC 196 and Permission of the Education Department.
Examines relevant research base and theory on early mathematics learning, assessments and pedagogical approaches. Looks at culturally responsive pedagogy with children from a variety of cultural, economic, ethno-linguistic and racial backgrounds. Emphasizes mathematics-specific teaching in terms of high-leverage knowledge, practices, and strategies needed to address all of the constructs of mathematics developing in an integrated manner and in the service of meaningful learning and success. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers PK-3 and 3-6, Early childhood Quality Standards, ad the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff