Enroll Today! Advanced Trends and Issues in PK-5 Mathematics Teaching

EDUC 661 Advanced Trends and Issues in PK-5 Mathematics Teaching

Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Sara Turansky

Tuition, Due Dates, and Registration

If you’re feeling anxious about teaching math, this course will help you develop a math mindset as a teacher and share this enthusiasm and confidence with your students.

You Will Learn

• instructional strategies to implement the Common Core math standards
• math interventions to help students who struggle to learn mathematics
• instructional technology and apps that will have a positive impact on learning.

Course Description

Research, issues and problems related to teaching PK-5 mathematics, including problem-based learning, curricular decision-making, diagnosis and remediation, and building assessment into instruction.

Who Should Enroll

• Elementary educators
• Title I math teachers
• Special education teachers
• Math coaches
• Mathematics resource teachers
• Math interventionists

You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for

• professional development
• continuing education
• license renewal
• graduate credits
• transfer to another university.

This is one of the required courses for individuals pursuing the Math Specialist Certificate.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

e-Textbooks

E-textbooks will be provided when you login to the course. You may open the e-book to read online from your laptop or desktop. The e-textbook software is compatible with an iPad, Kindle Fire or fully internet-capable device. It is not compatible with a Kindle Reader.

Van de Walle, J., Lovin, L.A. (2014). Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume I) 2nd Edition. Pearson.ISBN-13: 978-0132824828

Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., Lovin, L., and Bay-Williams, J. (2014). Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades 3-5 (Volume II) 2nd Edition. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780132824873

If you prefer to read a hard copy of the textbook, instead of reading via your computer or tablet, you may purchase the book from amazon.com or the publisher. Note the ISBN number and edition.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze recent research for improving PK-5 mathematics instruction. 
2. Design effective standards-based classroom activities for PK-5 students and reflect on student outcomes. 
3. Analyze the impact of standardized testing on math instruction and develop formative assessments to assess mastery of the same essential math concepts in different ways. 
4. Apply instructional strategies and appropriate practices for analyzing student work, error patterns and modify lessons based on assessment information. 
5. Differentiate math instruction to promote mathematics learning among struggling students of a wide range of academic diversity including culturally and linguistically diverse learners and students with exceptionalities. 
6. Modify lessons infusing a synthesis between problem solving, communication and real-life connections. 
7. Design math lessons connecting concepts within mathematics to related science, engineering, technology (STEM), and other topics by infusing problem-solving strategies.
8. Apply technology tools in classroom instruction and connect math activities to everyday experiences. 
9. Communicate the themes, topics, and issues involved in teaching PK-5 mathematics to appropriate audiences.
10. Synthesize current research, contemporary theories, teaching strategies, and instructional technology to teach PK-5 mathematics. 

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

• Wisconsin Teaching Standards (WI DPI) 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
• Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice in the Common Core State Standards (CCSSO, 2010)
• Five Strands of Mathematical Proficiency from Adding It Up (NCTM, 2001)
• National Council Teacher of Mathematics Process Standards (2000) 
• International Society for Technology in Education, National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, (NETS-T) V

No travel to campus required. 

You may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. 

All discussion postings, projects, and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and Dropbox. 

Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions. This is not a self-paced class.

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University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI 54751 
Phone: 715-232-2693
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Enroll Now! Trends and Issues in Instructional Design

EDUC 765 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design

Online Course - 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Nicholle Stone 

Tuition, Due Dates, and Registration

Register early to reserve a spot as this course fills very quickly.

Who Should Enroll

This instructional design online course is open to students seeking professional development, continuing education or license/certification renewal and is also one of the required courses for individuals pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

Participants may include

• health educators pursuing a career in educational or service settings in hospitals, dental programs, clinics, long-term care facilities, retirement/assisted living facilities, in-home healthcare or other professionals who deliver instruction or continuing education to health professionals including computer-based learning;
• continuing education and outreach facilitators in museums, government, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations and military settings;
• web developers, software designers and computer support personnel who develop reference materials, documentation, and customer support tutorials;
• instructional designers for textbook or e-learning companies;
• virtual high school teachers, curriculum coordinators,  professional development coordinators, and continuing education professionals who want to update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies;
• instructional/educational technologists who support educators in redesigning courses.

What You Will Learn

This is an 8-week online instructional design course which provides an introduction to learning theory, instructional design models, and the instructional design and development process. You will study variables that affect adult learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining learner motivation, and how to reinforce learning. Whether you are in health care, education, business, software development or any other industry, this online course will help you to analyze, design, and develop instruction.

NOTE: Throughout the instructional design certificate courses you will create portfolio quality products. For this course, you will create a course design document and develop a unit or module of instruction.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, if you are enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of Science in Education degree program and enrolled in a minimum of five (5) credits.
NOTE: Tuition for students enrolled in a Masters degree program at UW-Stout will be billed at the degree program credit hour rate.

Textbook to Purchase

Purchase the following paperback used from amazon.com or another online book source.

Mager, Robert F. Preparing instructional objectives: A critical tool in the development of effective instruction (3rd ed.). Center for Effective Performance. 
ISBN: 978-1879618039 

You will be provided a second book as an e-textbook. When you login to the course, you will access the e-textbook to read online from your tablet, laptop or desktop. The e-textbook software is compatible with an iPad, Kindle Fire or fully internet capable device. It is not compatible with a Kindle Reader. 

If you prefer to read a hard copy instead of via your computer or tablet, you may purchase the book used or new from an online book source such as amazon.com or the publisher.

Morrison, R. G., Ross, M. S., Kalman, H.K., & Kemp, E. J. (2013). Designing effective instruction (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 
ISBN: 978-1118359990

Additional recommended web-based articles will be available via the course modules.

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~ from Complete College of America, Certificates Count: An Analysis of Sub-Baccalaureate Certificates

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the instructional design course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze processes of designing instruction and summarize the components of instructional design models.
2. Compare and analyze several models for instructional design.
3. Apply motivation theory to the instructional design process.
4. Apply and summarize adult learning theories.
5. Compare learning theories and create a learning philosophy.
6. Research and analyze components needed to conduct a front-end analysis for an instructional product and explain variables linked to cultural and linguistic diversity.
7. Apply research-based design model(s) to an instructional problem.

No travel to campus required. Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects, and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and Dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; this is not a self-paced class.

SIGN UP SOON!

Register online

The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.

For More Information

Request Information Online 
Contact Us: School of Education 
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University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI 54751 
Phone: 715-232-2693
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