Many adult education program directors do not have a background in teaching math or in math learning theory. Without this perspective, it is natural to have different or unclear expectations of what an effective math class looks like. This course will prepare directors to conduct math classroom observations by discussing the characteristics of effective math instruction and what it looks like in practice.
- Directors and other staff participating in classroom observation visits
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In this 3-hour, asynchronous online course you will learn some of the hallmarks of effective math instruction so that you can be well-informed and know what to look for when you visit classes. You will perform a simulated classroom visit by watching a video of a 20-minute segment of a math class.
During and/or after the course, a coach can support you and your program however makes sense for your unique needs.
This course uses the Classroom Visit Toolkit and Math What to Look for Guides. You can learn more about these materials and how to use them in the Beyond the Checklist: Elevating Your Classroom Observation Experience course.
Please note: Registrants will receive a separate email from sherry_soares@terc.edu from the SABES Math Team at TERC with instructions on how to access the course in Canvas.
- Describe resources and an approach for classroom visits
- Reflect on what an effective math classroom looks like
- Identify examples of effective math instruction in classroom instruction
- Have conversations about effective math instruction
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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