Reflective Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools

This course is designed to develop reflective teaching practices in mathematics. The student will be exposed to a wide range of issues and theories in mathematics education, and encouraged to relate these to his/her own teaching practices. Opportunities for teaching and observation of teaching will be provided in order to analyze and reflect on teaching practices in mathematics. The course goals encourage students to make meaningful connections between theory and practice through a variety of experiences. In this course you will work on mathematical topics appropriate for you and your classroom, as well as focus on the teaching of secondary school mathematics. The course design facilitates disciplined reflective inquiry into the education process through the interaction of theory and practice. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to reflect on your learning as a tool for thinking about how mathematics learning occurs.