Mathematics Colloquium

Department of Mathematics
University of Nebraska at Omaha

WHEN:
On Friday, November 14, 2003 at 2:30 PM

WHERE:
Durham Science Center, Room 255

WHAT:

ABSTRACT:
The Mathematical Education of Teachers recommends that the mathematical education of teachers be viewed as a partnership between mathematics faculty and mathematics education faculty and further recommends that there needs to be more collaboration between mathematics faculty in mathematics education, and Lincoln Public School teachers.
Math Matters is designed to strengthen the preparation of future elementary school teachers. The centerpiece of the project is a block of courses that integrates mathematics instruction with pedagogical instruction and field experiences. Students take integrated mathematics and methods courses and participate in a field experience course under the supervision of master teachers at Roper Elementary School. We will discuss our experiences in building a partnership between education faculty, mathematics faculty and mathematics teachers as well as our efforts to deepen our students' understanding of mathematics while connecting the mathematics they study to the tasks faced by an elementary school teacher.

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