Course Websites

MEDU 530: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

These sites are for a semester-long course on teaching mathematics in elementary school. The course is designed to develop: (1) a more robust understanding of PK-5 mathematics, (2) pedagogical knowledge and strategies for teaching mathematics to culturally and linguistically diverse children, (3) an understanding of children’s mathematical thinking and dispositions, and (4) an awareness of how social, historical, and institutional contexts of mathematics affect your work with children and their families.

ELED 422: Elementary & Middle School Teaching Methods: Mathematics

These sites are for a 5 week introduction to teaching mathematics in elementary and middle school. This mini-course is designed to introduce elementary & middle school prospective teachers to blending mathematical content knowledge with pedagogical practices so that you can support the mathematics learning of every student.