Elementary Math Specialist Content and Pedagogy-WSAC (SPU) Training

Elementary Math Specialist Content and Pedagogy-WSAC (SPU) Training

Up to 28 Hours Face to Face & up to 32 Hours Online

Tue, July 18 8:00 AM - Thu, August 3 2017 5:00 PM

Administered by OESD 114

Presenters

  • Tamara Smith

Description

This course focuses on learning rigorous mathematics content (grades 9-12) to prepare Elementary Mathematics Specialist candidates to pass the MGM assessment as well as to prepare them to be knowledgeable mathematics instructors and teacher leaders. This course covers all major areas of mathematics instruction and integrates the standards of mathematical practice into all content. Specific attention is given to recent research based pedagogical practices including student discourse, questioning, use of precise mathematical language, multiple mathematical representations, varied instructional formats, and assessment strategies to support culturally responsive teaching. To support elementary teachers' mathematics instruction, it is imperative that the Elementary Mathematics Specialists have

Learner Outcomes

  • By the end of the course EMS candidates will demonstrate a conceptual understanding of, procedural fluency with, and application of:
  • Number and Operations
  • Algebra and Functions
  • Geometry and Measure
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Ratio and Proportional Reasoning.
  • By the end of the course EMS candidates will demonstrate a firm foundation in elementary mathematics pedagogy and recent research that promotes practices that will prepare students to be proficient mathematical thinkers.

*The online course goes from July 18th to August 9th.

Location

Olympic ESD 114
105 National Ave N Bremerton WA 98312

Dates

  • Tue, July 18 2017
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    OESD 114
  • Thu, July 20 2017
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    OESD 114
  • Tue, August 1 2017
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    OESD 114
  • Thu, August 3 2017
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    OESD 114

Registration

Event # 47420

Price
Free
Registered
10 / 30
Registration Ends
Thursday Aug 31, 2017 12:00 AM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: BNG0003
60.00 Clock Hours $180.00