EDEL 433 Method of Teaching PK-8 Mathematics

EDEL 433 – Method of Teaching PK-8 Mathematics GREAT BASIN COLLEGE 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775.753-2359

Instructor: Mrs. Teresa A. Stauffer (SU 16) Location: MCML 119 office Office phone: 775-753-2359 *do not leave messages here. Cell: 989-619-4207 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Summer - by appointment

Course Information: Title: Methods of Teaching PK-8 Mathematics Number: EDEL 433 Section: online Credits: 3 Description: Course prepares prospective PK-elementary teachers in the area of mathematics education. Students in this course will explore cognitive theories of development, methods, materials, and content of mathematics in the elementary grades. Curriculum changes that have taken place and current research in the area of mathematics education will be explored. Prerequisite: Must have been admitted into the Teacher Education Program and be taking EDEL 315.

Student purchases required: Van de Walle, Karp, Bay-Williams, (2016). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally 9th Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson. *Available through the bookstore.

Method of Instruction: Online format – readings, videos, projects, assignments, and unit design. Instructor available through email and cell phone anytime

Policy Statements:

EARLY work is accepted with this course. Late Work: ALL assignments are due on the date listed in Web Campus. Late work will not be accepted without prior approval from the instructor to receive credit.

Attendance: You are expected to interact in the course. The course time is monitored through Web Campus.

Students with Disabilities: GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer to request timely and appropriate accommodations.

Student Responsibilities: Attend and complete all requirements and seek assistance when necessary.

Policy of Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected in this course. All student work must be original and authentic. Any acts of cheating, copying, and/or plagiarizing are violations of the Nevada System’s code of conduct and will be taken seriously. Students who cheat by any means will fail the course. Faculty Senate definition of Plagiarism: “Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s word, ideas or data as one’s own. When a student submits work that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references; and if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as well. In academically honest writing or speaking, the students will acknowledge the source whenever: *Another person’s actual words are quoted *Another person’s idea, opinion or theory is used, even if it is completely paraphrased in the student’s own words *Facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials are borrowed, unless the information is common knowledge.” Recycling one’s own work from another class is also considered plagiarism.

*Withdrawal form a Course: Students, if they choose to withdraw, need to drop a course before 60% of the course has elapsed. If they do not, there will be no “W” grade option at the end of the semester and students will be assigned an “F”. Faculty will not be allowed to assign a grade of W.

Learning Outcomes and Measurements - Course Requirements

Learner Outcome INTASC Measurements Preservice teachers will demonstrate understanding of the major Standard 4 Module concepts of the content of mathematics, common assignments misconceptions, academic language, and culturally relevant Final Unit content to build background knowledge. Preservice teachers will demonstrate understanding of the Standard 5, Module application of mathematics curriculum in assessment, planning 6, 7 assignments and implementing lessons. Final Unit Preservice teachers will demonstrate understanding of planning Standard 1, Module for PK-8 mathematics instruction that is developmentally 2, 3, 5,7,8 assignments appropriate to learner achievement, considers the individual Final Unit students’ needs, creates a classroom environment conducive to achievement, and uses research-based strategies to enhance student thinking and engages the learners

*Assignments are listed in the modules with expectations. The instructor reserves the right to change the order and assignments as necessary.

Grading Scale Final grades are assigned as follows:

A = 93-100 B- = 80-82 D+ = 77 A- = 90-92 C+ = 78-79 D = 72-76 B+ = 88-89 C = 79-83 D- = 71 B = 83-87 C- = 78 E below 70

Course Work Expectations:

Late Work - Not Accepted without prior approval from the instructor -- communicate and seek help. You may work ahead in this course, plan your work accordingly.

High expectations in the use of grammar, explanation of thought, and neatness are expected. Always double check the rubric to make sure that all components are complete.

This course requires a Mid-Term exam that is paper pencil objective in nature. The final exam is an essay format based on scenarios from class where participation is a must.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Disability Services Office, located in Leonard Student Life Center, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753.2271.

From the 2014-2015 GBC Catalog, page 37

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