Course Description

Exploration of current trends in mathematics teaching. Pivotal concepts include classroom discourse, teaching all students rigorous mathematics, and creating a motivating and inclusive space to do mathematics. Topics are grounded in social, historical, and philosophical perspectives on mathematics teaching and learning.

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Athena Title

Pivotal Math Pedagogy I

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will understand how to use research-based strategies to create a motivating and inclusive space to facilitate student learning in mathematics.
• Students will understand how to reflect on teaching practice through a research lens on classroom discourse and culture and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses of such practices.
• Students will understand how to use artifacts of teaching to analyze students’ classroom experiences.
• Students will understand how to discuss how social, historical, and philosophical perspectives influence current trends in teaching and learning.

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Topical Outline

• Brief history of mathematics teaching and learning
• Tools and strategies to enhance learning mathematics for all students
• Facilitating productive mathematical discourse
• Hidden biases and assumptions that influence teaching mathematics and assessing mathematics learning
• Planning for research-based instructional practice
• Creating motivating and inclusive classroom environments

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Determined, To   Randolph-Bean, Jernita Mondays 5:30-8:15 PM   Ugiagbe, Uyiosa

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Ugiagbe, Uyiosa

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