Description
The course is designed for one seeking Adolescence to Young Adult licensure in Integrated Mathematics in the State of Ohio. The teacher candidate will study criteria for effective mathematics instruction, review principles of adolescent development, consider the components of effective high schools, apply both Ohio Learning Standards for Mathematics and NCTM Standards to the writing of lesson plans and constructing an integrated unit, read and discuss questions posed in text, review journal articles relating to mathematics education, and reflect on her/his personal philosophy of the value and purpose of mathematics education. Includes additional hours of field-based experience during which time the teacher candidate will be required to teach, conduct focused observations, and assist the cooperating teacher with her/his duties and requires additional hours of field experience, BCI clearance, NEA/OEA student membership, and membership in the Specialized Professional Association. A prelim