MED 703 - Teaching and Learning K-12 Mathematics
K-12 Curriculum Development and Implementation
and
Fieldwork Observations
Focus on Grades 2, 6, and 10
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
(1.1) In-class discussion/clarification of web-based investigations of curriculum.

(1.1.1) Achieve.org Mathematics curriculum (NY)
(1.1.2) Achieve.org English and Langugae Arts curriculum (JC)
(1.1.3) The Algebra Project curriculum (AW)
(1.1.4) Curriculum for grades 8 to 10 mathematics in Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6, Colorado (BMS)
(1.1.5) Curriculum for grades 8 to 10 mathematics in the State of New York (KN)
(1.1.6) SpringBoard curriculum (FP)
(1.1.7) American Institutes for Research -- "AIR" (BR)

(1.2) Continued in-class review of readings (hooks, 1994; Leonard & Dantley, 2005; The Mathematics Education of Teachers).

HOMEWORK: Work on web-based curriculum investigation.

Thursday, 16 October 2008
(2.1) Discussion of readings continues.
(2.2) Discussion of the implicit curriculum.

HOMEWORK: Read in your chosen book (at least 60 minutes).

Tuesday, 21 October 2008
(3.1) In-class discussion of web-based curriculum investigations 1.1.1 and 1.1.5.

HOMEWORK:
Read in chosen book (at least 60 minutes).

Thursday, 23 October 2008
(4.1) In-class discussion of reading and of web-based curriculum investigations 1.1.6 and [?].
(4.2) Choose book (selections provided in-class) for book overview assignment (due 11/20).

HOMEWORK: Read and write an annotated bibliography for chapter 8 in Rodriguez & Kitchen (2003): Chinn, P. W. U. (2003). "Eh, mus' be smart class": Race, social class, language, and access to academic resources. In A. J. Rodriguez and R. S. Kitchen (Eds.), Preparing mathematics and science teachers for diverse classrooms: Promising strategies for transformative pedagogy (pp. 159-182). Mahway, NJ: Erlbaum.

Tuesday, 28 October 2008
(5.1) In-class discussion of reading and of web-based curriculum investigations.

HOMEWORK:

  • Read and write an annotated bibliography for Chapter 3 in Ma, L. (1999). Knowing and teaching elementary mathematics: Teachers' understanding of fundamental mathematics in China and the United States. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. NOTE: This book available online through UNC access to NetLibrary.
  • Generate bullet-pointed list of content for MED 703 book.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
(6.1) Final discussion of web-based curriculum investigations. (6.2) Creation of preliminary outline for MED 703 supporting textbook - content to be developed as mid-term essays (due 11/25).

HOMEWORK

Before observations:

  • Read and write an annotated bibliography for Chapter 4: How children learn, from How People Learn [or download a low resolution PDF of just Chapter 4 and the Executive Summary click here].
  • Watch YouTube video of Culture and Language Academy of Success (CLAS) - 11 minute video about implementation of culturally responsive teaching and learning environment in a chartered Los Angeles middle school.
Tuesday, 04 November 2008
(7.1) In the field, observing in primary and secondary schools.

HOMEWORK: TBA - Read and write an annotated bibliography for reading from NCTM History of Math Ed book.
After each observation: Write about the observation for 30-60 minutes. These are your notes, for your use (are not turned in).

Thursday, 06 November 2008
(8.1) In the field, observing in primary and secondary schools.

HOMEWORK:

After each observation: Write about the observation for 30-60 minutes.
Prepare a 2-page reflective essay (for Dr. Hauk to read) on the experience that addresses the prompts given in class.
Prepare 1-page summary of each observation to share with class, include whatever you are comfortable including (bring 8 copies to class on 11/11).

Tuesday, 11 November 2008
(9.1) Discussion of reading and of observations.

HOMEWORK: Work on web investigation topic for 11/18: Integration of mathematics and other topics in K-12 teaching and learning.

Thursday, 13 November 2008
(10.1) Discussion of reading and of observations.

HOMEWORK: Work on library investigation topic for 11/20: History and rhythm of educational policy change -- the what and why of cyclic policy change processes in the United States.