Title: Advanced Methods of Teaching

Description: The philosophy and goals of mathematics education, with an emphasis on implementation: curriculum development; teaching techniques and styles, and learning theories and styles; lesson planning and assessment. Students will plan an entire unit, the work sample, including lesson plans and assessments, for inclusion in the professional portfolio.

Credits: 3

Textbook:

• The Teaching Gap: Best Ideas from the World's Teachers for Improving Education in the Classroom by James W. Stigler and James Hiebert
• Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching by Jo Boaler

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