Mathematics Instructional Leader - Grades 6-12 Specialization
The Mathematical Instructional Leader: Grades 6-12 Specialization Program in the College of Education consists of graduate mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and a practicum specifically designed for teachers, teacher leaders, and coaches. The goals of the program are to offer a comprehensive mathematics education experience that:
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Deepens mathematical content knowledge including the specialized knowledge needed for teaching mathematics and the development of mathematical ideas across the grades.
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Attends to both content and pedagogy and the ways that teaching supports each and every student's deep understanding of mathematics.
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Develops expertise in using and helping others use equitable and effective instructional practices centered on students’ mathematical thinking.
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Increases ability to engage as a leader to support school and district efforts that help all Grades 6-12 students learn important mathematics.
Degree Requirements
Mathematics Content-Focused Methods Courses
(Choose 3 or more courses based on diagnostic assessment)
| CI 540 | Modeling with and Using Representations in Mathematics | 3 |
| CI 541 | Reasoning and Proving Across Mathematics | 3 |
| CI 514 | Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Patterns and Functions | 3 |
| CI 515 | Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts | 3 |
| CI 516 | Exploring Measurement Concepts | 3 |
Advanced Mathematics Methods Course
| CI 518 | Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Implementing Effective and Equitable Mathematics Teaching Practices | 3 |
Educators seeking the 12-credit
Certification of Completion in Deepening Understanding Mathematics Teaching and Learning complete three Mathematics Content-Focus Methods Courses and
CI 518 Implementing Mathematics Reform. Those seeking the 18-credit
Mathematics Instructional Leader: Grades 6-12 Specialization also complete
CI 519 and
CI 521.
Mathematics Leadership Focused Courses
| CI 519 | Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Supporting Collegial Learning and School Improvement | 3 |
| CI 521 | Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Responsive Mathematics Instruction and Assessment | 1-3 |
Upon completion of the Grades 6-12 Specialization coursework, program completers are eligible for recommendation to TSPC to add the specialization to their license. Per TSPC, “A specialization is distinguished from an endorsement in that a specialization is not required to teach or work in the specialized area, whereas an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area.”
If desired, the graduate credit received can be applied toward an M.A., M.S., or Ed.D. in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction within the College of Education.
For more information see: http://www.pdx.edu/ci/deepening-math