Summer 2023 - EDUC 475 D100
Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)
Class Number: 4499
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Canan Gunes
canan_gunes@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an SFU criminal records check.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed for prospective and practicing elementary school teachers to engage with and explore the fundamentals of both teaching and learning in relation to mathematics.
Through engagement with selected readings, classroom discussion, and collaborative inquiry, students will explore and develop their own beliefs and values about teaching mathematics.
Upon completion of the course, it is hoped that participants will feel more at ease with the subject of mathematics, will be able to utilize the prescribed BC mathematics curriculum with confidence, and gain a practical sense of how it unfolds in the classroom.
Grading
- Reflecting on teaching and learning mathematics 45%
- Planning for teaching and learning mathematics 55%
NOTES:
* There is no midterm or final exam for this course. Students will be graded over several assignments related to reflection and planning activities. More information will be provided in the first lesson.
REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be expected to attend all classes, and to participate fully in class work and discussions.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J., & McGarvey, L. (2017). Elementary & middle school mathematics: Fifth Canadian edition. Scarborough, ON: Pearson Education Canada.
Any additional readings will be provided by the instructor.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.