EDU 305 - Secondary Math Methods (1)

This course is focused on the practice of teaching mathematics. It will offer students opportunities to observe, experiment with, and evaluate specific instructional methods for mathematics and discuss the importance of balancing theory with practice. Specifically, this course is designed around three primary domains of teaching mathematics: providing instructional explanations of mathematics, facilitating small-group cooperative problem solving, and orchestrating whole-class mathematical discussions. Students complete a 40 hour practicum at the junior high or high school level, and they must provide their own transportation to the school site. Prerequisites: EDU 205, 215, 230, 240, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course requires an in-person practicum experience at the school. Students doing online learning are not eligible to take this course.