PRIME Professional Development Opportunities
Summer 2008
Title: ED 631: Data Analysis & Probability for K-12 Educators
Instructor: Jami Stone
Target Group: K-12 math and special education teachers
Available Credit: 2 BHSU graduate credits
Dates: June 4, 5, and 6 plus online component
Time: 8:30-4:30
Location: TIE Office
Description: This course is designed for K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of data analysis and probability concepts that build from kindergarten through high school. This course emphasizes methods of collecting, organizing, and displaying data; using appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; evaluating inferences and predictions that are based on data; and understanding and applying basic concepts of probability.
Registration information: To register for this course, contact Susan Pisani at CAMSE/BHSU: SusanPisani@BHSU.edu or 642-6804.
Title: ED 671: Assessment for School Mathematics
Instructor: Micheline Hickenbotham
Target Group: K-12 math and special education teachers
Available Credit: 2 BHSU graduate credits
Date: June 16-20
Time: 8:00-3:00
Location: TIE Office
Description: This course is open to K-12 teachers. The course will enable educators to assess what K-12 students know, what they can do, how they think mathematically, and their attitudes toward mathematics. Current assessment practices are examined and new assessment systems are explored. The course also provides opportunities to design assessments and evaluation tools, and to analyze students’ work.
Maximum enrollment: 25
Registration information: To register for this course, contact Susan Pisani at CAMSE/BHSU: SusanPisani@BHSU.edu or 642-6804.
Title: Learning and Teaching Linear Functions
Instructor: Joel Albright
Target Group: 6th-10th grade Math Teachers
Available Credit(s): 2 Graduate or Undergraduate Credits, University of Sioux Falls; or Certification Renewal Credit
Dates: July 7-11
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday-Thursday, 8AM-12:00PM Friday
Location: Central High School
Description: Rapid City Area Schools’ secondary mathematics teachers will be given priority when registering for this course. This course is designed to enrich teachers’ ability to teach about linear relationships and to deepen their own detailed knowledge of the distinctions and similarities among the various representations of linear relationships. Session activities will include exploring mathematical tasks and comparing and sharing their various solution strategies. In addition, participants will analyze and discuss the instructional moves and student solution strategies seen in videos of actual mathematics classrooms.
Registration Information: To register for this class, contact Dixie Stephens at RCAS Staff Development Office, 394-4067, beginning May 1, 2008.
Title: ED 751: Leadership in School Mathematics
Instructor: June Apaza and Teachers Development Group
Target Group: K-12 math and special education teachers
Available Credit: 2 BHSU graduate credits
Date: July 14-18
Time: 8:30-4:00
Location: TIE Office
Description: This course will focus on how to provide effective professional development for K-12 teachers of mathematics and how to support meaningful change within an educational system. Topics will include creation of a demonstration classroom, engaging key stakeholders (e.g., parents, administrators, and community members), identifying and diffusing resistance, forming and facilitating study groups, peer coaching, mentoring, and curriculum review. Registration for this class is limited. Priority will be given to current participants in the Math Specialist Endorsement program.
Registration information: To register for this course, contact June Apaza at CAMSE/BHSU: JuneApaza@bhsu.edu or 642-6910.
Title: Thinking Mathematically: Integrating Arithmetic & Algebra in Elementary Schools
Instructors: Deann Kertzman and Kim Clark
Target Group: Elementary math teachers and Special Education staff
Available Credit: 2 BHSU graduate credits/2 credits SD Recertification/30 C.E. credits/Audit
Dates: July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Time: 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Location: Valley View Elementary Mathematics Office
Description: This course will help participants to build a foundation of algebra in elementary grades. Participants will examine algebraic thinking with an emphasis on how arithmetic and algebra are taught and learned. We will look at conceptions and misconceptions that elementary students bring to mathematics. Learning mathematics involves learning ways of thinking and exploring powerful mathematical ideas rather than a collection of disconnected procedures. This course will use algebraic thinking to help students form mathematical ideas, express them in words and symbols and defend these ideas. They will also examine topics related to equality, conjectures, variables, ordering multiple operations and mathematical “If… then” statements. Rapid City teachers will be given priority for this class. All other applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be admitted as space allows.
Registration Information: To register for this class, contact Dixie Stephens at RCAS Staff Development Office, 394-4067, beginning May 1, 2008.
Title: ED 741: Historical Development of Mathematical Concepts
Instructor: Dr. John Alsup
Target Group: K-12 math and special education teachers
Available Credit: 2 BHSU graduate credits
Dates: July 28-August 1
Time: 8:30-4:00
Location: TIE Office
Description: This course will trace the origin and development of key concepts in the history of mathematics starting with Egyptians, Babylonians, and Mayans and continuing to current times. The course will emphasize the civilizations that gave rise to the concepts and the importance of the concepts in the field of mathematics. Priority will be given to current participants in the Math Specialist Endorsement program.
Registration information: To register for this course, contact Susan Pisani at CAMSE/BHSU: SusanPisani@BHSU.edu or 642-6804.
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