Core Course Descriptions

Course: MTHE 926 Proseminar in Mathematics Education I

Semester: Fall semesters

Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3

Description: Research on the learning and teaching of mathematics. Focus on curriculum, discourse, equity and teacher education.

Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, Mathematics, Teacher Education

Administered By: Mathematics Education

Course: MTHE 927 Proseminar in Mathematics Education II

Semester: Spring semesters

Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3

Description: Research on the learning and teaching of mathematics. Focus on teaching, student learning, assessment and policy.

Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, Mathematics, Teacher Education

Administered By: Mathematics Education

Course: TE 950 Mathematical Ways of Knowing

Semester: Spring of odd years

Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3

Recommended Background: Two undergraduate mathematics courses.

Description: Philosophical, cultural, political, societal, psychological, and historical perspectives on knowing in mathematics as a discipline.

Administered By: Teacher Education

 

Course: MTHE 954 Design and Methods in Mathematics Education Research

Semester: Fall of every year

Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3

Recommended Background: (MTHE 927) and at least one approved research methods course.

Description: History, current trends, and issues pertaining to research design and methods in mathematics education research. Mathematics education research in the areas of policy, teaching, teacher learning, and student learning with particular attention to how research design influence research findings.

Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, Mathematics, Teacher Education

Administered By: Mathematics Education