University faculty work in partnership with public school faculty. Master middle school teachers assist in teaching campus-based coursework. An Ed-Net teleconference conducted to share information from the program with Oregon's teacher preparation program to assist them as they design similar programs to meet the proposed licensure changes.
Participants learn to use advanced math and science methodology in their classrooms.
Three intensive weeks of training workshops provided during July and August, in addition to orientation and debriefing sessions, and information sessions on Oregon's Education Reform. Themes of diversity and cultural understanding integrated into math and science learning, and there are opportunities to work with youth. The Math Learning Center provides one week of training which introduces participants to the role and value of visual thinking in mathematics instruction. Through the use of manipulatives, models, sketches, and diagrams, students develop understanding of math concepts and processes, and create meaningful mental images that help them retain and recall this information. Preservice teachers paired with inservice mentors for summer workshop on children's thinking, concept development, and classroom implementation in primary level math and science.