EDU 337M - Secondary School Curriculum Materials and Methodology in Mathematics (Pre-Practicum)

3 Credit(s)

This course culminates pre-practicum courses required for certification in teaching math at the high school level. It prepares the student to effectively teach a modern math curriculum and emphasizes the philosophy and psychological foundations of math education. Current texts and materials are considered, as are strategies, the use of media including computer-assisted instruction, and the relationship of math to societal issues. Three lecture hours and two hours of fieldwork per week. Prerequisite: Permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson.