EDUC671 - Integrated Elementary Mathematics and Sciences

This course will be centered on the attainment of the course objectives listed below. These objectives are understood to be reflective of the following standards: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a result of participation in this course, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the national education standards for mathematics and science (NCTM 6,8)(NSTA 1a,6a,6b)(NBPTS 2,4)
• Identify ways math and science standards impact teaching and learning (NCTM 6,8)(NSTA 1a,6a,6b)(NBPTS 2,4)
• Examine the use of standards within their own classroom (NCTM 6,8)(NSTA 1a,6a,6b)(NBPTS 2,4)
• Develop an understanding of recent trends in mathematics and science education (NCTM 1,6,7,8)(NSTA 1b,2a,4a,6a,6b,6c)(NBPTS 1,3,4)
• Assess the value of teaching using an inquiry approach (NCTM 1,6,7,8)(NSTA 1b,2a,3a,5a)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Identify the basic processes involved in inquiry based learning (NCTM 2,4)(NSTA 1b,2a,3a,5a)(NBPTS 2,3,4)
• Develop an understanding of the impact of misconceptions in the classroom (NCTM 4,5,6)(NSTA 1b,2a,4a,5a,6c) (NBPTS 3,4)
• Examine ways to identify misconceptions in the classroom (NCTM 5,6)(NSTA 2a,4a,5a,6c)(NBPTS 3,4)
• Identify possible means of misconceptions and increased awareness for diverse students (NCTM 4,5,6)(NSTA 2b,4a,5a,6c)(NBPTS 1,3,4)
• Define how technology can be used to enhance curriculum (NCTM 3,6,8)(NSTA 1b,4a,5b,6a)(NBPTS 2,4)
• Critically examine various technological websites for integration into the curriculum (NCTM 3,6,8) (NSTA 1b,4a,5b,6a)(NBPTS 2,4)
• Critically examine software for integration into the curriculum (NCTM 3,6,8)(NSTA 1b,4a,5b,6a) (NBPTS 2,4)
• Understand the need for systematic approaches to teaching (NCTM 2,4,7,8)(NSTA 1b,2a,2b,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Explain age related difficulties that may arise with math and science concepts (NCTM 2,4,7,8)(NSTA 2b,5a,2a,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Identify characteristics of effective teaching in the areas of science and mathematics (NCTM 5,6)(NSTA 1b,2b,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Describe the methods for ascertaining prior knowledge (NCTM 5,6)(NSTA 2a,5a,6c)(NBPTS 2,3,4)
• Evaluate strategies for developing effective questioning (NCTM 5,6)(NSTA 2b,5a)(NBPTS 2,3,4,5)
• Explain the role of questioning in teaching math and science (NCTM 5,6)(NSTA 1b,2b,3a,3b,5a)(NBPTS 2,3,4,5)
• Explain the various needs students may exhibit in the inclusive classroom (NCTM 4,6)(NSTA2b,5a,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Evaluate lesson plan and classroom modifications that may be required to accommodate all learners (NCTM 1,4,6)(NSTA 2b,5a,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Create lesson plans with accommodations/modifications (NCTM 1,4,6)(NSTA 2b,3a,3b,5a,6c) (NBPTS 1,2,3,5
• Explain the purposes of assessment (NCTM 1,3,5,6,7,8)(NSTA 1b,5a)(NBPTS 3)
• Describe appropriate ways to accommodate learners in assessments (NCTM 1,4,6)(NSTA 2b,5a,6c)(NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
• Create lesson plans containing quality assessments (NCTM 1,3,5,6,7,8) (NSTA 2b,3a,3b,5a)(NBPTS 1,3)