In Oregon, educator candidates become eligible for a state educator license by completing coursework, student teaching and assessments, used to determine their status as program completers. Once all criteria are met, candidates can then be recommended to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) for an educator license. Assessments during a program include subject matter test(s), edTPA a nationally-scored assessment, and in the case of Early Intervention Special Education Initial License or Endorsement Program, a locally scored summative assessment. For information on Oregon testing requirements please refer to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.
Tools of multiple measure are available to programs to assist candidates for whom tests or assessments present a barrier to program completion. Currently, the teacher licensure programs in the COE have processes for utilizing the multiple measures tools which were developed by TSPC.
Mathematics Learning, Teaching, & Leading Program: PreK-Grade 8
The Mathematics Learning, Teaching, and Leading Program: Pre-K-8 in the College of Education consists of graduate mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and practica specifically designed for teachers, teacher leaders, interventionists, 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 ambitious and equitable instructional practices centered on students’ mathematical thinking and identity development.
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Increases ability to engage as a teacher leader to support school and district efforts that help all students learn important mathematics.
Requirements
Mathematics Content-Focused Pedagogy Courses
| 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 |
Educators seeking the 9-credit Mathematics Learning and Teaching Certification of Completion complete three Mathematics Content-Focused Pedagogy Courses. Those seeking the 18-credit Mathematics Instructional Leader (MIL): Grades 6-12 Specialization also complete CI 518, CI 519, and CI 521.
Advanced Mathematics Methods & Teacher Leadership Courses
| CI 518 | Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Implementing Effective and Equitable Mathematics Teaching Practices | 3 |
| 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 MIL: 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.”
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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: https://www.pdx.edu/education/deepening-math.