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Curriculum and Instruction Specialist - K-8 Mathematics |
The K-8 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration is designed for the classroom teacher who wants to improve instructional skills as well as expand knowledge and skills in mathematics. Virginia teachers at the elementary and middle school levels must possess a deep understanding of the mathematics they are teaching, an understanding of how it connects to higher levels of mathematics, and a skilful use of methods to guide students in the learning. Well-prepared teacher leaders in a specialist’s role can have a significant influence on strengthening content, pedagogical, and assessment knowledge of those classroom teachers who are inadequately prepared to deliver significant mathematics programs. They can also provide the professional development that is critical for improving instruction and student learning. Applicants to this program must hold a valid Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state and have taught for a minimum of two (2) years. Completion of this program may lead to the Postgraduate Professional License and an add-on endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist.
Development of the mathematics courses for this program is the result of a cooperative arrangement by the University of Virginia, the University of Mary Washington, James Madison University, Norfolk State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Longwood University. A consortium agreement with these partner institutions has established these five jointly developed core mathematics courses as transferable across member institutions.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE:
EDUC502 Research Design
(3)
EDUC508 Introduction to Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
(3)
EDUC547 Instructional Media and Computer Technology in the Classroom
(3)
EDUC671 Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction and Instructional
Programs (3)
EDUC699 Comprehensive Examination (0)
REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES. (21)
MAED623 Teaching
Mathematics in Grades K-8 (3)
MAED650 Mathematics Specialist Leadership (3)
MATH651 Numbers and Operations for K-8 Teachers (3)
MATH653 Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teachers (3)
MATH655 Functions and algebra for K-8 Teachers (3)
MATH657 Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Teachers (3)
MATH659 Probability and Statistics for K-8 Teachers
(3)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 33
For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Sharon S. Emerson-Stonnell, Ruffner Hall, Room 333, 434-395-2197, emersonstonnellss@longwood.edu, mailing address Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909.
Site Last Updated: 07-24-2006