• EDUC 5500: Teaching K-6 Numbers and Operations for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Designed for K-6 teachers. Covers the content of Number and Operations to develop a comprehensive understanding of our number system and relate its structure to computation, arithmetic, algebra, and problem solving. Includes number, number sense, computation, and estimation through a coordinated program of activities that develop number concepts and skills. Special attention in this course will be given to planning lessons in the mathematical content of number and operations and problem solving strategies. Emphasizes interpreting and assessing students' work and learning, and the integration of the NCTM process standards and the Utah Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs).. Course fee of $15 applies.
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• EDUC 5510: Teaching K-6 Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, proportionality, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.. Course fee of $15 applies.
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• EDUC 5520: Teaching K-6 Algebraic Reasoning for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, functions, real numbers, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.. Course fee of $15 applies.
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• EDUC 5530: Teaching K-6 Geometry and Measurement for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the geometry and measurement content that exists in the state core and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content. Special attention in this course will be given to applying content understanding in geometry and measurement to classroom practice, interpreting and assessing students' work and learning, and to integrating NCTM process standards and the Utah Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) into instruction.. Course fee of $15 applies.
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• EDUC 5540: Teaching K-6 Data Analysis and Problem Solving for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Develops a firm problem-solving foundation. Using skills and strategies applied in mathematical contexts practicing teachers will learn to think, work with others, present solutions orally to the whole class, and write up detailed solutions. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of probability and data representation and analysis. Special attention in this course will be given to applying content understandings to classroom practice, to interpreting and assessing students' work and learning, and to integrating NCTM process standards and the Utah Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) into instruction.
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• EDUC 5550: Teaching K-6 Assessment and Intervention for Practitioners

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the various types of assessment and their appropriate use for guiding instruction, intervention, and evaluation of student learning of mathematics content. Special attention will be given to the application of mathematical content understandings to planning for classroom instruction and assessment of student learning that is consistent with NCTM process standards and Utah instructional learning outcomes.
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• EDUC 5560: Curriculum Instruction and Assessment for Elementary Mathematics Leaders

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Previously earned Elementary Mathematics Endorsement. Develops a broader perspective of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in elementary mathematics education. Emphasizes methods that support teachers and systems.
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• EDUC 5570: Elementary Mathematics Education Leadership for School Change

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Earned Elementary Mathematics Endorsement. Develops education leadership knowledge and skills. Analyzes policy and curriculum issues. Analyzes research informing instructional practice. Examines the implementation and evaluation of professional development. Evaluates educational structures that affect equity including use of materials. Examines responsibilities of math coaches and mentors.
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• EDUC 5600: Learning Development and Individual Learning Differences in Gifted Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Introduces the characteristics and needs of gifted children and youth. Includes types of programs available to gifted children and youth, the historical and philosophical foundations required of professionals in the field, the history of the gifted child movement, and advocacy for gifted children and youth.
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• EDUC 5610: Learning Environments for Gifted Students

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Provides an introduction to creating safe learning environments that foster emotional well-being, positive social interaction, leadership, and cultural understanding for success in a diverse society. Develops knowledge of the impact of giftedness and diversity on social-emotional development. Provides support on how to design environments, within a continuum of services, that encourage independence, motivation, and self-efficacy of individuals from all backgrounds.
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