Teaching Strategies: Calculus I
$249.00
Professional Development Course
Credits: 60 recertification units/credits per class
Time: Complete anytime within 9 months
Admissions: Start anytime!
Course Description:
This course will focus on the investigation of materials, pedagogy, and technology to teach calculus I and to refresh content knowledge in ways that conform to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Students will examine strategies and skills to creatively engage secondary level mathematics students as they begin to master calculus I.
Course Goals, Objectives & Outcomes:
1. The primary goal of this class is for the student to begin to acquire the techniques necessary to teach effectively calculus I at the secondary level.
2. To provide appropriate training for the calculus I teacher by providing opportunities to understand the core concepts and develop an understanding of the content, role, and methods.
| Course Credit | 60 recertification units/credits |
|---|---|
| Textbooks: | Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Fourth Edition, Feb. 2013 Brumbaugh and Rock. |
| Graphing Calculator: | The use of a graphing calculator is required. Knowledge and competence for use of graphing calculators will be the sole responsibility of the student. |
| Course Requirements: | This course is offered through a distance-learning format. Students may take up to nine months to complete all requirements. There are no scheduled class sessions or meetings. This course has 4 modules. Modules must be completed sequentially: each module (activity and blog entries) must be completed prior to beginning the next module. Students must complete a comprehensive Final Exam after completion of all modules. The student will need access to a computer with Internet and sufficient bandwidth to stream online videos (i.e., DSL, Cable modem, or T1/T3). The student will also need access to an email account. |
| Course Topics: | Course topics include but not limited to: Limits, Derivatives, Differentiation Techniques, Values, Graphing, Functions, Antiderivatives, and Integrals. |
| Registration: | When you are ready to Register, select this Enroll Now link to complete your enrollment. When your online registration and payment are received, you will be sent your course materials and access to the Course Web Site. |
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