ECI 658
Math Methods for Middle and Secondary School

Course will explore the basic building blocks necessary to develop effective teaching skills in the mathematics classroom. These skills, including a thorough knowledge of the appropriate level of content, relevancy, pedagogy-based research on how learning takes place, opportunities to use writing and reading techniques, manipulative tools, technology, and other resources vital to creating a learning community in the classroom, will be emphasized in academic discussion, observation and application. Exploration of effective, research-based mathematical teaching methodology and evaluation standards. Emphasis placed on strategies including cooperative learning, technology, manipulatives, cultural influences and cross content teaching strategies.

Syllabus (by professor):

TELETECHNET (TV) COURSE: Dr. Jeff Steckroth- on Blackboard

Joseph Kulmayer- Fort Belvoir:

http://teacherweb.com/VA/NewDirectionsHighSchool/Kulmayer/