EDU 530 - Mathematics Leadership in K-12 Settings: The Mathematics Content for Standards-Based Instruction

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree and EDU 529
Term: Varies

The content of this course is specific to the skills and concepts needed as an emergent mathematics leader/specialist/instructor. The focus of this course will be:

An in-depth study of the Domain Progressions in Maine’s State Standards and the NCTM Standards and Connections in the NCTM Process Standards.
A research project that will examine the definition of mathematics content knowledge, the mathematics knowledge needed to teach effectively.
Development of a mathematics unit demonstrating math content, domain progressions and connections between mathematics topics.
A section of the course series portfolio that will show evidence of the student’s ability to use the learning in a professional development capacity as a mathematics leader.