• EDUC 5530: Mathematics for Teaching K-6 Geometry and Measurement

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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. Applies 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.
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• EDUC 5540: Mathematics for Teaching K-6 Data Analysis and Problem Solving

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Develops a firm problem-solving foundation. Applies skills and strategies in mathematical contexts. Presents detailed solutions orally to the whole class. Provides a deeper understanding of probability, data representation, and data analysis. Interprets students' learning by integrating National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) process standards and the Utah Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) into instruction.
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• EDUC 5550: Mathematics for Teaching K-6 Assessment and Intervention

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  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. Plans for classroom instruction and assessment consistent with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) process standards and Utah Instructional Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
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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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• EDUC 5620: Assessment in Gifted Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Examines how to collect multiple types of assessment information so that all students are able to demonstrate gifts and talents. Develops competence in differentiating curriculum and instruction by using pre- and post-, performance-based, product-based, and out-of-level assessments. Promotes the importance of using non-biased, technically adequate, and equitable approaches in order to identify students from diverse backgrounds for gifted programs.
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• EDUC 5630: Theory into Practice in Gifted and Talented Education

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Prepares teachers to understand societal influences on the development of curricula. Helps teachers to develop long- and short-range units of instruction anchored in both general and special curricula for gifted and talented students, taking into consideration each individual's abilities and needs, the learning environment, and cultural and linguistic factors.
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• EDUC 5635: Methods and Materials in Gifted Education for Practictioners

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Utah Teaching License or permission from the Dean of the School of Education. Requires teacher-participants to locate, create, and or adapt curricular materials needed to implement differentiated instruction for gifted and talented learners. Helps teachers develop materials and methods of instruction that will encourage creative problem-solving and should be adaptable for a variety of student abilities and needs, the learning environment, and cultural and linguistic factors that may influence instruction.
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