Position Title
Onground Adjunct Instructor for EDUC 540: Mathematics for Teachers in Diverse and Inclusive Educational Settings (Grades N-6)
Division: Graduate School of Education
Course: EDUC 540: Mathematics for Teachers in Diverse and Inclusive Educational Settings (Grades N-6) (2 credits)
Term: Summer 1 2026, Onground
Dates
- May 11, 2026 - June 15, 2026
- 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21, 5/26, 5/28, 6/2, 6/4
- This course is scheduled to run
- Tuesday and
- Thursday, 5:15 – 8:45 pm, onground. Day and time are subject to change.
Course Description
- This course provides participants with an overview of mathematics learning for children grades N-6.
- Participants deepen their own mathematical knowledge while furthering their understanding of effective mathematics instruction.
- In each session, participants do math together and use these experiences to investigate the development of mathematical thinking and to reflect on their own learning.
- Participants explore the essential elements of a constructivist mathematics classroom in which collaboration is core to building concepts and skills.
- Designing a classroom where deep mathematical understanding is the primary goal requires explorations of attitudes and beliefs as well as practices and expectations.
- This course addresses the moral imperative that all students are capable of learning math.
- It focuses on creating inclusive environments for learners with developmental variations.
- The course also focuses on creating mathematical experiences that support students for whom English is a new language.
- Participants discuss classroom management strategies for grouping and individualizing instruction.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver course content and materials aligned with the program curriculum.
- Grade and evaluate student performance in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback.
- Maintain open communication with students, including scheduled office hours or availability for consultation.
- Submit final grades and required course documentation (e.g., attendance records) by institutional deadlines.
- Collaborate with program faculty on course coordination and attend relevant program meetings, if necessary.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education or related field required. Doctorate preferred.
- 5 or more years of experience teaching math to children in grades preK-6.
- Experience working in public schools and with children from a range of cultural and linguistic background.
- Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferred.
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