Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 475 E300

Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)

Class Number: 4500

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • 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 who wish to engage with and explore the fundamentals of the learning and teaching of mathematics.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the course, students will become familiar with the realities of mathematics learning and teaching by reflecting on their own learning experiences. They will also feel more at ease with the subject of mathematics and be able to deal confidently with the prescribed mathematics curriculum through gaining a practical sense of how it unfolds in the classroom.

Grading

  • Reflections 30%
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving Play 20%
  • Curriculum & Resource Explorations & Discussions 25%
  • Lesson Planning for Teaching 25%

NOTES:

There is no midterm or final exam for this course. Grading breakdown is tentative and subject to change. More information will be provided in the first lesson.

REQUIREMENTS:

Regular and punctual attendance and active participation in class activities (including group work and whole class discussion) is expected and mandatory.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Van de Walle, Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J., & McGarvey, L. (2021) Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Sixth Canadian Edition. Pearson Canada (ISBN-13: 978-0135778296)

You can find the book here https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/elementary-and-middle-school-mathematics-canadian-edition/P200000002454/9780137435135

*Note: Previous (Canadian) editions of this text are acceptable.
ISBN: 978-0135778296

British Columbia Ministry of Education. New Mathematics Curriculum (K-9). Mathematics K-9 available on-line at: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics

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.