PROGRAM STRUCTURE
(30 credit hours)
The program is
offered through two summer institutes and a series of online
courses offered during the school year. Three elective
courses provide an opportunity for students to follow up on
specific interests. The program is designed to be course
based, but students with an interest in research can choose a
thesis option.
CORE & CONCENTRATION COURSES
EDUC 5753 Math in the
Curriculum
This course explores the historical role of mathematics in
the curriculum, reasons (social and otherwise) for the
inclusion of specific fields or topics, and the social impact
of curricular changes. A case study will examine a
historically significant curriculum change through the lenses
of current curriculum theories.
EDUC 5863 Math in Context: Proof
and Reasoning
This course explores historical, societal, and research based
influences on mathematics teaching and curriculum, through a
focus on the topic of proof and reasoning.
EDUC 5873 Technology and
Curriculum: Math
Any technology from chalk to computer changes what is
possible in a classroom, which in turn has implications for
what we teach. This course explores those implications in
mathematics teaching, with a special focus on dynamic
geometry software.
EDUC 5883 Contemporary Curriculum
Innovations in Mathematics
Theories of innovation will be applied to a case study of
current curriculum reform at all grade levels in mathematics.
Particular attention will be paid to the role of research,
government reports, professional standards developed by the
NCTM and other professional organizations, and current
curriculum development projects (e.g., APEF Math).
EDUC 5633 Curriculum
Foundations
This course is designed to examine the nature of curriculum
and the basic principles of the curriculum development
process. The nature of curriculum is approached by a search
for commonalities that are present in the conflicting views
of curriculum. The curriculum development process is examined
through major theoretical models of the process and the
curriculum organization patterns across Canada. Special
attention is given to the role of the teacher and principal
in this process as well as the functions and competencies of
other curriculum workers. Recent innovations in curriculum
organization serve as reference points throughout this
course.
EDUC 5643 Major Theoretical
Developments in Curriculum Studies
This course focuses on current issues in the field of
curriculum theory. In particular, students are invited to
study and discuss the impact of critical theories and the
concept of post-modernity on curriculum development in
schools.
EDUC 50G3 Research
Literacy
This course focuses on major research paradigms most often
used by professional educators. Emphasis will be placed on
the development of the practical application of skills
required of informed practitioners to participate effectively
in problem solving in the work setting. Students will be
provided with opportunities to develop a set of abilities
that may be used to critically understand and use the
dominant language of research. This includes reading,
analyzing, engaging in, and writing research.
ELECTIVES
EDUC 5053 Problems in Education:
Teaching and Learning to Solve Mathematics
Problems
This course explores the role of problem
solving in mathematics teaching both as a topic of study and
as a teaching method. Students will read about problem
solving, think about problem solving, discuss problem
solving, design teaching materials around problem solving,
and solve a lot of problems.
The course will be of interest to
practising mathematics teachers, prospective mathematics
teachers, and teachers of other subjects who are interested
in including mathematics concepts and problem solving in
their teaching. Note that there will be an expectation that
materials developed in the course will be used in a classroom
setting in March/April, so prospective students should plan
to be teaching at that time. EDUC 5303 Principles of Assessment: Mathematics Education This
course is an introduction to assessment to support mathematics
education. Basic principles of measurement and current issues in
assessment are discussed from a critical framework. Topics include
large scale assessment, classroom based assessment and the uses of
assessment in schools.
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