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The content of this course is organized into six strands
which are threaded through the semester. In other words, we
will spend several weeks focusing on each one, and at any
given time we will be working in several different strands
in parallel. Here are the six strands with brief
descriptions. Click on any strand for a more detailed
description, including main topics and activities.
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Analysis of various kinds of mathematical
knowledge, and their significance for teaching and
learning.
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Study of different ways of looking at how people
learn mathematics, and some of their implications
for teaching.
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Familiarity with what mathematics students are
supposed to learn and through what media (texts and
other materials).
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Concrete, practical experience in the design of
meaningful, interesting mathematics activities,
lessons, and units, and in authentic assessment of
students' knowledge.
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Techniques for organizing and managing a
secondary mathematics classroom.
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Establishment of a lifelong pattern of
professional collaboration, reflection, learning,
and growth.
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