Educational Theory and Practice in Teaching Mathematics II

This course is designed to provide a space for math MAT candidates in their fall placement to develop their pedagogical content knowledge of culturally responsive teaching as it pertains specifically to teaching mathematics in middle and high school levels. Continuing from our summer work, this course delves more deeply into thinking about what it means to be culturally responsive in particular aspects of curriculum and instruction: CCSS math standards, how students learn, approaches to student-centered mathematics instruction, and choosing and revising curriculum materials. Students will explore what it means to be culturally responsive in each of these areas.