TARGET AUDIENCE: grades K-5 teachers
MATH 804P: Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers
LOCATIONS:
Columbus: June 2-6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 8613, Section # 954)
Lincoln: July 7-11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 3471, Section # 591)
Omaha: June 9-13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 3472, Section # 952)
The course seeks to build a strong foundation for the teaching and communication of mathematical concepts by the hands-on development of critical-thinking skills via problem-solving experiences. It provides a guided opportunity for the implementation of problem-solving instruction that is aligned with the new Nebraska mathematics standards in both the primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5) elementary classroom.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers was designed and first taught by Kyla Hall, a fifth-grade teacher for Lincoln Public Schools and Math in the Middle graduate, with support provided by a UNL mathematics graduate student and a faculty member.
Here is what teachers who took the class in the past had to say about the benefits of the course:
"Discussing how to use Habits of Mind problems in our classroom is very helpful! It has opened my mind to ideas I wouldn’t have thought of without talking about it."
"I liked charting all of the ways to solve the problems. It was a great visual and a way to see many solutions from each group."
"The Habits of Mind problems challenged me to think about math in different ways. I look forward to having my students try a few of them so I can see what they can do."
"I am leaving with fantastic resources. I have an understanding of the math and how to implement problem solving. I think the handouts are incredibly valuable."