EDU 450: CP: MATH & PROB SOLVING (ECE)

This DATA course presents candidates with methods, materials, and organizational techniques for providing problem-based mathematics in the differentiated early childhood classroom. Candidates will explore ways to best provide the essential content, processes, and attitudes of mathematics, focusing specifically on how problem-based mathematics instruction is foundational to mathematics learning. Throughout the course, candidates will discuss current curriculum issues in mathematics education and develop an understanding of mathematics in light of present national (NCTM) and state education standards. During the 7-week DATA practicum conducted in the second half of the semester, candidates will have opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate lessons that address differentiation of essential mathematics content, instructional practices, and student products based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile. This course will focus heavily on teacher candidate proficiency development and should be taken during the semester before the Clinical Residency experience. Prerequisite: Stage II Admission to Clinical Practice Block