With the revision of the Nebraska state mathematics standards, Nebraska teachers of all grade levels are gearing up to strengthen mathematics achievement in their schools. Now more than ever teachers need new learning opportunities to prepare them for higher expectations and help them offer high quality math courses to their students. The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses using a teacher-friendly delivery model that helps teachers respond to this challenge.
For all on-site NMSSI courses, current Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a tuition fellowship from UNL equal to 20 percent of in-state, graduate tuition. Additionally, Nebraska K-12 teachers can apply for supplemental NMSSI Fellowships to further defray tuition costs for NMSSI courses: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi.
Four courses for elementary teachers will be offered in Lincoln this summer through the NMSSI. Two courses are offered as a pair from June 1-12, allowing you to pair a mathematics course with a pedagogy course. As follows are the course listings and registration steps (see full course descriptions in the accompanying stories in this email):
June 1-12:
MATH 804P: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom – Class # 3456, Sec # 591, 8 a.m. to noon (course instructor: Kyla Hall, former LPS teacher and a Math in the Middle graduate)
TEAC 890: Responsive Instruction in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom – Class # 15448, Sec # 491, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
June 8-12:
TEAC 921A: Integrating Reading and Science Instruction - Class # 15517, Sec # 591, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 6-10:
MATH 803P: Algebraic Thinking for the Elementary Classroom – Class # 3454, Sec # 591, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Enroll:
Step 1: If you took a class through the NMSSI last summer (or any graduate course at UNL in the past year), you are eligible to register through MyRed: http://myred.unl.edu. Instructions can be found here: http://www.unl.edu/regrec/registration-procedures. Please note that if you write down the Class Number, you can simply enter the Class Number in the Search box and that specific class will appear.
Step 2: If you have not taken a graduate course at UNL in the past year, you need to enroll at UNL as a non-degree-seeking graduate student via the Teach Nebraska website: http:///www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb. The $50 graduate school application fee is waived for current teachers. On your Teach Nebraska application, you will enter the Course Number, Class Number and Section Number of each course you want to take and be automatically registered for the courses by Grad Studies. Jason Cruise will send you a confirmation email as soon as he has processed your registration. (All classes are 3 credit hours.)
Step 3: Apply for a fellowship from NMSSI to further reduce the costs of tuition and fees. Apply online via the CSMCE application portal: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply. Start by choosing "Create an Account" to get logged in. Once in, click on the "NMSSI Summer 2015 Fellowship" application to get started.
Visit our website http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi for the enrollment steps and fellowship application. Email Lindsay Augustyn at nebraskamath@unl.edu with any questions.
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