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Research-Based Practices, Pedagogy, and Instructional Leadership in Mathematics
Course: EPD255

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Designed to provide strategies that may be used when assuming leadership roles in mathematics. Focus on examining research-based practices, pedagogy, and techniques of instructional leadership in mathematics. Examination of academic math standards and common core standards.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and compare current Academic Mathematics Standards and the Common Core Standards. (I)
2. Examine how children learn mathematics. (II)
3. Summarize characteristics of K-8 students. (II)
4. Describe considerations when working with adult learners. (III)
5. Analyze professional teaching standards in relation to personal mathematics instruction. (III)
6. Examine research-based practices in mathematics education. (IV)
7. Demonstrate various teaching techniques for teaching math concepts. (IV)
8. Describe the role of manipulatives in K-8 mathematics. (V)
9. Compile various teaching resources for teaching mathematics K-8 students and teachers. (VI)
10. Describe various leadership styles. (VII)
11. Compare values, attitudes, behaviors, and response techniques when applied to a variety of management situations. (VII)
12. Develop strategies to overcome obstacles encountered when assuming leadership roles. (VIII)
13. Apply decision-making and problem solving skills in leadership and management. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Standards
   A. State Academic Mathematics Standards
      1. National
      2. State
   B. Common Core
II. Students
   A. Perspectives
      1. Gifted
      2. Special Education
      3. English Language Learners
   B. Demographics
      1. Family Structure
      2. Impact of Poverty
III. Teachers
   A. Professional Teaching Standards
   B. Adult Learners
IV. Research-Based Practices and Teaching Techniques
   A. Classical Theories of How Children Learn Mathematics
   B. Current Research on How Children Learn Mathematics
   C. Applications of Modeling
   D. Applications of Coaching
V. Manipulatives
   A. Role
   B. Classroom Management
   C. Types
      1. Virtual
      2. Concrete
VI. Resources
   A. Books
      1. Mathematics Literature for Students
      2. Professional Development for Teachers
   B. Collaboration
      1. Peers
      2. District Specialists
   C. Websites
VII. Leadership Behaviors
   A. Significant Influences of Styles on Others
   B. Observing Leadership Styles in Others
   C. Compare Leadership Inventory Instruments
VIII. Leadership and Management
   A. Strategies to Motivate Others to Minimize Problems
   B. Resolving Team Ambiguity
      1. Team Building
      2. Evaluating Peers
      3. Competitive Behaviors
      4. Strengths Training
   C. Giving Objective Feedback
      1. Triads for Confrontation in Practice Sessions
      2. Overt and Covert Messages in Communication
      3. Coaching
      4. Need for Feedback and Objective Data
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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