Portland-State-University 2017-2018 Bulletin

Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization

The Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader (EMIL) Program in the Graduate School of Education consists of seven graduate mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and a practicum specifically designed for teachers who desire deepening their mathematics content knowledge, mathematics pedagogical knowledge, and leadership knowledge and skills based on the Standards for Elementary Mathematics Specialists: A Reference for Teacher Credentialing and Degree Programs (Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 2010, 2013). Upon successful completion of this program, a Graduate Certificate is awarded. If desired, the graduate credit received can also be applied toward an M.A., M.S., or Ed. D. in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education.

The goals of the EMIL Program are to offer a comprehensive mathematics education program that:

  • Deepens mathematical content knowledge including the specialized knowledge needed for teaching mathematics and the development of mathematical ideas across the grades.

  • Attends to both content and pedagogy and the ways that teaching supports the learning of content.
  • Develops expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional practices centered on students’ mathematical thinking.
  • Increases ability to support school and district efforts that help all preK-6 students learn important mathematics.

Requirements

The 24-hour program consists of the following mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and a supervised mathematics leadership practicum (3 cr.):

Mathematics Content-Focused Methods Courses

(choose five of the seven)
CI 511Examining Base Ten Numeration and Operations

3
CI 512Examining Operations with Whole Numbers and Fractions

3
CI 513Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Generalization about Operations

3
CI 514Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Patterns and Functions

3
CI 515Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts

3
CI 516Exploring Measurement Concepts

3
CI 517Developing Concepts of Data Analysis

3

Advanced Mathematics Methods Course

CI 518Implementing Mathematics Reform

3

Mathematics Leadership Focused Courses

CI 519Mathematics Leadership: Influencing and Facilitating Improvement

3
CI 509Mathematics Leadership Practicum

3

For more information see: http://www.pdx.edu/ci/deepening-math

 

If you also complete the TSPC application materials and earn passing scores your program portfolio, we will recommend you for the Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization for your Oregon License.