JIMA 3020
JIMA 3020 Teaching Mathematics in the Junior and Intermediate Divisions Tel: (416) 736 2100 Ext 20344 Email: msinclair@edu.yorku.ca Office: TEL 3159 Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00 – 5:00, Thursday 12:00 – 4:00, or by appointment Webpage: http://www.yorku.ca/sinclair Course Location: TEL 3069 Course Time: Thursdays 8:30 – 11:30 Meeting Dates: September 11, October 2, 9, November 6, 13, 20, 27, January 29, February 5, 12, March 18, 25, April 1 This course will provide opportunities for teacher candidates to broaden their understanding of what mathematics is and what it means to teach mathematics in ways that build students’ mathematical power. Fundamental principles related to equity, student learning, teaching, curriculum, assessment and technology guide the development of the course. Pedagogical strategies and course activities will be supported by current theories of learning and teaching mathematics. In addition, recurring themes throughout the course will be the processes of problem solving and problem posing, reasoning, communication, and connections. Course Expectations On completion of this course, it is expected that candidates will demonstrate: knowledge of the characteristics of students’ cognitive development and its implications for effective teaching and learning in mathematics; knowledge of Ministry mathematics requirements for students in the Junior and Intermediate divisions; understanding of concepts, skills and processes that contribute to the development of mathematical power and fluency in each of the five strands: number sense and numeration, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, patterning and algebra, and data management and probability; skill in devising relevant mathematical activities appropriate for an active-learning program involving diverse learners; skill in creating a learning environment that fosters students’ development in mathematics; increased confidence in their own ability to teach mathematics effectively to students in the Junior and Intermediate divisions. Lesson Plans All lesson plans are to be developed according to the attached lesson plan guidelines. Academic Conduct Academic honesty is of the utmost importance in any learning environment. Please familiarize yourself with the regulations on plagiarism and cheating in the pre-service teacher education handbook. Permission forms have been developed by the University to ensure that assignments involving students in host schools are conducted ethically. These will be distributed to the host schools in early September. Evaluation Course work and practicum performance are equally important components of ED/JIMA 3020. Candidates must obtain a PASS in the practicum and a mark of C+ or higher in the seminar portion of the course in order to continue in the program. Assignments are due on the dates indicated. If unexpected circumstances arise, candidates are asked to speak to the Course Director prior to the date for submission in order to arrange for an extension. Teacher candidates are asked to submit their assignments to the Course Director personally. Candidates must retain copies of all work submitted. Course Participation Attendance and full participation in practicum seminars (workshops) are essential requirements of this course. In-class assignments will form part of the final evaluation. A candidate who misses more than three sessions will be required to meet with the course director and/or the associate dean. Candidates are expected to ask relevant questions, respond in writing to selected articles/questions, and share information in the form of collected facts and learning materials, students’ work and observations. It is important that teacher candidates try to apply appropriate ideas and activities discussed in each workshop in their host classrooms. Students with Special Needs Students with special needs are asked to contact the course director within the first week or two of classes so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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