Masters of Education & Certificate of Advanced Studies
Available in Illinois, Wisconsin, Virginia, Florida
The program is set up for teachers who are definitely focused on intermediate and middle level teaching of mathematics. Teachers tell us that most math education programs, although listed as appropriate for elementary and middle school teachers, are in reality dominated by discussion of high school mathematics and its teaching. Conversely, teachers of intermediate grades are less interested in primary PK-2 mathematics.
The focus of the program is grades 3-8. Middle level teachers need to know the important building blocks that their students should have gotten in grades 3-5 and how to help them when they don't have these concepts understood and skills mastered. They ought not simply teach using the same ineffective approaches.
Teachers in grades 3-5 need to see where this material is going, so they can build a strong foundation. They also may have students who are mathematically gifted and need to be able to plan powerful mathematics experiences for all their students.
For more information about the Mathematics Education program, courses, and/or schedule, contact Dr. Astrida Cirulis, 800-443-5522 ext 4350 or acirulis@nl.edu
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