Title: Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Professional Development
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2Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation,
Recruitment, and Professional Development
- Presentation to AZIMASE
- October 25, 2006
- Daniel Kain, College of Education (COE)
- Janet McShane, College of Engineering and Natural
Sciences (CENS) - Julie Gess-Newsome, Center for Science Teaching
and Learning (CSTL)
3Organizational Structure - Mathematics
COE
CENS
Elementary Mathematics Education
Dept. of Math/Stat
Statistics
Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics Education
4Organizational Structure - Mathematics
COE
CENS
Elementary Mathematics Education
Dept. of Math/Stat
Secondary Methods (3 courses) Supervision
Content for Elem. Math Teachers (2 courses)
Elementary Methods Supervision
Statistics
Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics Education
5Organizational Structure - Science
CSTL
Biology
COE
CENS
Chemistry
Physics
Teaching Learning
Geology
6Organizational Structure - Science
Recruitment Advising Coordination
Science Methods Supervision
CSTL
Biology
COE
CENS
Chemistry
Physics
Teaching Learning
Geology
? Science Ed Faculty
7Routes to Teacher Certification
- Program Types
- Undergraduate BSED
- Post Degree Certification
- MEd with Secondary Certification
- Delivery Formats
- Traditional Face-to-Face
- Integrated Face-to Face (ISTEP)
- Web-Based (AZUN) (grant-based)
8Certifications in Mathematics
- K - 8th Grade Teacher Certification
- 7th - 12th Grade Teacher Certification
9Certification Numbers in Mathematics
10Mathematics Teacher Professional Development
- Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics (20
teachers) - Middle school mathematics teachers
- Secondary mathematics teachers
- Community college mathematics teachers
- 27 or 30 hours MATH courses
- 12 hours of Connections Courses developed and
taught by mathematicians and mathematics
educators - 6 or 9 hours EDU courses
11MAT in Mathematics
12Mathematics Teacher Professional Development
- Improving Teacher Quality (ABOR/ADE)
- Using Lesson Study to Improve Teacher Quality in
Northern Arizona (100 teachers) - Mentoring Quality Math Instruction (45 teachers)
- Improving Practicum Experiences of Pre-service
Mathematics Teachers (20 teachers) - Mathematics/Science Partnerships (ADE)
- Ganado School District K-5, Number
Operations, Data Analysis Statistics (60
teachers) - Coconino County 5-10, Number Operations, Data
Analysis Statistics, Algebra, Geometry (50
teachers) - Pinal County 5-10, Number Operations, Data
Analysis Statistics, Algebra, Geometry (40
teachers)
13Mathematics Faculty Professional Development
- Faculty Improving Student Achievement Success -
DOE/AzTEC (7 faculty) - ABOR LCE WeBWorK Grants (2) (30 faculty)
- WeBWorK NAU E-Learning (30 faculty)
14Mathematics Teacher Recruitment
- Brochures
- Web-based materials
- MAT 123 - Freshman Seminar for Math majors
- Campus Previews
- Department Initiatives
- - HS Math Day
- - Sonia Day
- - Yavapai Coconino Math Contests
- Professional Development Activities
- Personal advising/recruitment
15Mathematics Department Outreach Service
- ADE AEPA Committees
- Arizona Mathematics Undergraduate Conference
- Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics
- Arizona Mathematics Association of Two Year
Colleges - Coconino County Curriculum Committee
- Mathematical Association of America
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
16Certifications in Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- General Science
- Physics
17Certification Numbers in Science
18Science Teacher Recruitment
- Brochures
- Web-based materials
- NAU classroom visits
- Lower division science courses
- Upper division science courses
- Campus Previews
- Program change for efficiency
- Personal advising/recruitment
19Organizational Structure - Science
Professional Development Outreach Service
CSTL
Biology
COE
CENS
Chemistry
Physics
Teaching Learning
Geology
20Science Teacher Professional Development
- Master of Arts in Science Teaching (MAST)
- Middle school teachers
- Secondary science teachers
- Community college teachers
- 24 hours science HQ
- 12 hours science education
- Move from grant funding to state funding in 2007
21MAT-MAST Graduates
22Science Teacher Professional Development
- Improving Teacher Quality (ABOR/ADE)
- MAST (34 teachers)
- Biotechnology with TGEN - HS Biology (25 Ts)
- Mathematics/Science Partnerships (ADE)
- Yavapai County K-5, Earth science with literacy
strategies (60 teachers) - Coconino County K-8, Physical and biological
sciences (90 teachers) - Teacher Professional Continuum (NSF)
- PRIME HS Biology (50 teachers)
23Science Teacher Professional Development
- Outreach
- Science Leadership Academies
- Curriculum-based workshops
- Topic-based workshops (i.e., literacy)
- Service
- Arizona Science Teachers Association
- Arizona Science Coordinators Assoc.
24Science Faculty Professional Development
- Faculty Improving Student Achievement Success -
DOE/AzTEC (26 faculty) - Active Learning in Biology 181 - ABOR LCE (6
faculty) - Class Response System in Physics Geology NAU
E-Learning (8 faculty) - Evaluation services on grants to NAU science
departments (8-12 grants)
25NAU Summer Proposal Attracting Math and Science
Educators (AMASE)
- Under development
- 15-20 math/science majors provided integrated
summer experience - Courses provided tuition-free stipend for
participants - Field work associated with summer education
programs - Follow-up student teaching and courses optional
to gain Institutional Recommendation (IR)
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