EDCI 757

Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary School Mathematics

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

The purpose of this course is to help students develop the pedagogical content knowledge needed to teach secondary school mathematics. This includes knowledge about: the goals, content and sequence of the 8-12 mathematics curriculum, how students learn mathematics, how to plan instructional activities, lessons and units that are meaningful and mathematically correct, teaching strategies that instill in all students enthusiasm and satisfaction in learning and using mathematics, and how to develop and apply appropriate assessment and evaluation techniques. The course will also explore how to establish classroom environments that facilitate problem solving; conceptual understanding, autonomy and issues related to equity and multi-culturalism in teaching mathematics.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 757, ED-E 761. Open to students who have completed the prescribed teaching area and are admitted to professional year or Post Degree Professional Program, or who have special permission of the Manager, Teacher Education.

Formerly: ED-E 761

Professional Studies course offered by the Faculty of Education.