Four graduate courses for secondary teachers available in Omaha this summer
The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer fellowships for graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses that are in a weeklong format to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Four courses for secondary teachers will be offered in Omaha this summer, two in June and two in July.
Fellowships worth $300 are available now to help pay for tuition! Apply here: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
As follows are the course dates, times and descriptions for Omaha courses:
June 6-17, 8 a.m. to noon:
MATH 810T: Algebra for Algebra Teachers – Class # 3056, Sec # 951, Instructor: Greg Sand
The integers. The Euclidean algorithm, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetics, and the integers mod n. Polynomials with coefficients in a field. The division algorithm, the Euclidean algorithm, the unique factorization theorem, and its applications. Polynomials whose coefficients are rational, real or complex. Polynomial interpolation. The habits of mind of a mathematical thinker. The conceptual underpinnings of school algebra.
June 6-17, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.:
EDPS 991: Seminar in Educational Psychology and Measurements, Class # 12440, Sec # 591, Instructor: Mary Zeleny (**Permission code needed to enroll in MyRED. Email laugustyn2@unl.edu for a code.**)
This course is designed to provide mathematics and science teachers with a framework for thinking about how human cognition, motivation and self-regulation influence students and instructional practices. More specifically, this course emphasizes core concepts in educational psychology.
July 11-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
MATH 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture & Reasoning, Class # 12478, Sec # 961 – Instructor: Greg Sand
Problem solving, reasoning and proof, and communicating mathematics. Development of problem solving skills through the extensive resources of the American Mathematics Competitions. Concepts of logical reasoning in the context of geometry, number patterns, probability and statistics.
July 18-22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
TEAC 880E: Teaching with Technology: Instructional Technology in Mathematics – Class # 4751, Sec # 961, Instructor: Brent Larson
The focus of this workshop is on developing skills for using GeoGebra in the teaching and learning of middle and high school mathematics. Topics found in PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses will be emphasized. Geometry properties and theorems, functions, transformations, conics, data analysis and other mathematics topics will be addressed. Participants will develop interactive mathematics applets, map downloaded files to their curriculum, and develop an implementation plan of action.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
• Teachers can also apply for an additional $300 tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
• All NMSSI courses also include a free lunch on each day of class
• The $50 UNL Graduate Studies admission fee is waived for current Nebraska teachers
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL
• Enroll in one simple application through Teach Nebraska: http:///www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb
Enroll now to secure your spot in class and apply for a $300 NMSSI Fellowship before the funds run out! See application steps in story below.
See all of the available courses this summer at http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi
Email Lindsay Augustyn at nebraskamath@unl.edu with any questions.
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