Academic Summary

Masters in Math Education (2018)

Middle School Math Methods (UF MAE 5327)

• • Provided an overview of principles for teaching secondary school mathematics and science through an exploration of the role of content, pedagogy, curriculum, and technology as they promote learning and impact equity 

Problem Solving in School Mathematics (UF MAE 6313)

• • Explored methods for teaching mathematics via problem-solving.  

Modeling Mathematical Biology (UF MAP 6537)

• • Served as an introduction to modeling methods used in mathematical biology.

Knowing and Learning in STEM (UF EDG 5666)

• • This multidisciplinary course examines what it means to know and learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), supporting development of a toolkit of relevant instructional strategies. 

  • Topics include structure of knowledge and memory, problem solving and reasoning, early learning foundations, regulatory processes governing learning, and how symbolic thinking emerges from the learner’s community. 

Teacher Leadership (UF EDG 6047)

• • Explored the role of teachers as leaders for school change. Looked at recent thinking on educational change, historical evolution of the concept of “teacher leadership,” and current context in which teachers and principals play major roles in bringing about meaningful and lasting change. 

  • Produced an espoused platform of teacher leadership and a reflective action paper in order to chart a course for future actions related to reform efforts which can be found at the links below

  • Espoused Platform

  • Reflective Action Paper 

ESOL and Reading for Secondary Teachers ( UF EDG 6931)

• • Developed understanding of literacy teaching and learning, with a dual focus on native speakers of English and English Language Leaners (ELLs). Focused on methods and materials that can be used to support the development of proficient and critical adolescent readers in academic content areas. 

Foundations of Education Technology (UF EME 5054)

• • Provided an overview of the field. Helped foster a solid understanding of the foundations, history, perspectives, and literature in the field.

Designing Integrated Media Environments (UF EME 6208)

• • Studied the principles, methods, and tools for the design and development of multimedia applications – that is, incorporation of sound, animation, still images, video and dynamic web technologies in educational technology 

Effective Teaching and Management (UF ESE 6345)

• • Focused on the interdependence between effective instruction, positive relationships, and classroom management. The course addressed the special challenges of creating community in the increasingly diverse classrooms in U.S. public schools. It considered the role culture plays in teaching and learning. In particular, what it means to be culturally responsive in order to establish a classroom in which all students can succeed. 

    • Description of classroom context

Secondary School Mathematics Methods (UF MAE 5332)

• • Examined various classroom practices that can make the teaching and learning of mathematics and science more effective. 

  • Worked with students at a local school providing an opportunity to try out the pedagogical strategies discussed in class and gave a chance to engage in a lesson assessment and refinement project. It also provide an opportunity to reflect on strengths and weaknesses as a future teacher.  

    • Link to problem-based instruction unit here