SPEE 5740 Teaching Math/science

An introduction for teacher candidates to the methods of teaching math and science to all learners at the K-5 level. The NCTM’s Curriculum and Evalution Standards for School Mathematics, the National Science Standards, and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards are thoroughly studied as the primary source of curricular content. The emphasis is on the understanding of children’s mathematical thinking development of integrated units and lessons anchored in these curricular standards, and planning instruction that fosters critical thinking skills, problem solving, and authentic performance tasks. Teacher candidates learn to enable success for learners across the range of ability through the process of teaching to different learning styles, individualizing short-term objectives, and adapting materials, practice activities, and assessment.
Credits: 4.0