Summer 2012 Semester
Instructors: Ian Stith (Marlborough), Rick Last (Northampton)
Licensure Program(s): Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, Teacher of Middle School Mathematics
Register by: June 13, 2012
This course focuses on teaching mathematics to diverse student groups, including, but not limited to, those with special needs, targeting the “big ideas” of mathematics in order to help students develop a strong sense of understanding what is behind the numbers. Participants observe, analyze, and define children’s mathematical learning needs utilizing a variety of evaluative techniques, both informal and formal, and identify the essential knowledge, understandings, and skills embodied in a diverse mathematical curriculum. The data obtained through the assessment process assists in the planning and implementation of plans for learning including, but not limited to, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The evaluation of learning styles (both self and student) is central to this process and is investigated along with a variety of techniques that can be incorporated into instruction of mathematics. Related current research is examined. Explicit relationships with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks are explored within the context of each discipline. Using this common set of goals, participants create grade-level specific lessons and activities.
K-12 / 67.5 PDPs / 3 Graduate Credits
This course is offered through the Collaborative’s educator licensure program and may be taken either as part of a Licensure Program or as an individual course for PDPs (individual course cost is $670). Graduate Credit through Fitchburg State University is available at additional cost; Master’s Degree and CAGS options are available.
Format
Hybrid Online Format:
- Starts on June 30, 2012
- Classes: Online coursework Jun 30-Oct 16
- Locations: 3 in-person sessions in Marlborough (Saturdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm): Jun 30, Jul 21, Aug 18
Traditional Format:
- Starts on July 2, 2012
- Classes: (Weekdays 2:00pm-7:00pm) Jul 2, 3, 5, 6, 16; Jul 17, 18, 19 (course ends on Oct 16)
- Locations: Northampton (Jul 2, 3, 5, 6, 16); Holyoke (Jul 17, 18, 19)
Register
Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please download the Summer 2012 Registration Form.
Forward completed form, with payment, to:
Collaborative Licensure Programs
Attn: Registration
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
For additional information, please contact:
Ann Paquette
413-586-4900 x140
413-586-2878 Fax
Late Fee
A $75 late fee will be applied for all registrations received after the date noted in each course description. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum class size will be set for each course. The Collaborative for Educational Services may choose to provide instruction to low enrollment courses through alternate means of course delivery.