पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This program is designed to prepare professional teachers currently working in K-8 education with mathematical content and pedagogical expertise to teach mathematics at the middle level (Grades 6-8). Upon finishing this program they should be able to teach the mathematical content at this level, assume leadership roles at their sites, perform action research in their own classrooms and read and understand the relevant professional literature. The program focuses on mathematics content, and the mathematics courses are taught in a manner consistent with the process standards of the NCTM. This program emphasizes the mathematical and professional preparation to meet national standards and the need for excellent mathematics education in the 21st century.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

The following are the modules: Degree Requirements - 30 Credits: Required Courses - 9 hours: MED 600 Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education (3), MFT 520 Survey of Mathematics (3), MFT 530 Conceptions of Analytic Geometry and Calculus (3), Required Elective Credits - 9 hours, Choose 3 of the following: MFT 514 Geometry in Middle School Mathematics Teaching (3), MFT 515 Number and Operations in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (3), MFT 516 Algebra in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (3), MFT 517 Data Analysis and Probability in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (3), Elective Major Credits - 12 hours: Six credits in electives may be chosen from above courses and the following or approved substitutes: MED 522 Topics in Mathematics Teaching at the Middle Level (1-3) Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits, MED 588 Implementation of Mathematics Standards in Instruction (1-3) Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits MED 599 Action Research Project (1) Repeatable 3 times, MED 673 Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Elementary Level (3), MED 674 Teaching and Learning Mathematics on the Secondary Level (3), MFT 518 Proportional Reasoning for Middle Level Mathematics Teachers (3), MFT 522 Topics in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (3).

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Applicants must hold a B.A. or B.S. in any area with (at least one year of) teaching experience in K-8 education is required; a current professional teaching position is preferred. Students must submit an essay of approximately 500 words addressing their interest in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with Emphasis in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching and their educational goals.

योग्यता

स्नातकोत्तर उपाधि

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO

विभागको नाम

University of Northern Colorado