ED 6094 - Literacy, Research, & Technology in Mathematics

Credits: 3

Description Mathematics is highly conceptual and process oriented. Reading and writing play a critical role in the mathematical learning processes. This course focuses on current research on reading: how to help students become proficient in reading and communicating in mathematics; activities and strategies to enhance literacy skills while building abilities in math. Each semester, a content topic will be chosen from current secondary school curriculum and students will learn to integrate literacy into the teaching of mathematics. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision. 42.5 hours of observation required for this course.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 6000, ED 6001, and appropriate discipline specific methodology course ED6084)

When Offered
Fall semester