Topic may be drawn from issues of curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment practice, and concept learning. A special emphasis is placed on technology infusion into K-12 science learning environments. They will solve challenging mathematical problems, discuss strategies, and identify ways to translate what they learn into their own mathematics classrooms. The student proposes, carries out, and prepares a careful report of a study germane to the student's nascent professional role. The student works collaboratively with a sponsoring faculty member in the carrying out of a research project.
Responsibility includes half-day teaching.
The student proposes and carries out a study project under the direction and supervision of an appropriate member of the faculty. The student will assist in tutoring, grading, and small group work. They are asked to keep a journal describing classroom experiences, as well as complete specific assignments requested by their method's instructors. This may include data bases, spreadsheets, and certain commercial software packages. Students may satisfy this requirement by working with the Learning Skills Center where they may tutor or teach algebra or trigonometry.