Date/Time:	Tu/Th, 12 NOON to 2:50 PM
Meeting Locations:	Whole Group: TBA Mathematics Group: 4G Ed. Bldg. Field Groups: Local Schools

CONTENTS

• Instructional Team
• Conceptual Framework
• Class Communication Network
• C&I 303 Goals
• Professional Sequence Requirements
• Schedule

Instructional Team

Instructor:	Bridget Arvold - arvold at uiuc dot edu 388 Education Office hours Rm. 388: 3:00 - 4:00 Thursdays or by appointment
Mentors:	Teachers from local high schools Mathematics and Education professors Fellow C&I 303 preservice teachers

Conceptual Framework

The University of Illinois Teacher Education Program is dedicated to the theme of Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society. To meet the goals of this theme, we are committed to addressing four pillars that represent the processes that frame and support our program. They are:

Establishing community in teaching and learning environments

In 303, community is both internal (our class) and external (our field experiences and the METER project);

Guiding the development of inquiring and reflective minds

In 303, we will reflect on and inquire into our own and students' conceptions of mathematics, and learning, as well as teaching strategies that promote sense making.

Fostering a commitment to service

In 303, we will serve our university and grade 6-12 learning communities (including the METER and field experience communities) through professional communications and by teaching high school students.

Pursuing the understanding and effective application of technology in educational settings

In 303, we will continue to use technology in our own learning and for enhancing the mathematics learning of others.

Class Communication Network

• http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/courses/ci303fa03/
  This electronic course home page will contain assignments, resources, and links to valuable information. Your contributions are encouraged.
• CI303M-L@listserv.uiuc.edu
  The listserve provides all members of the class the opportunity to send messages to the entire class as well as receive messages that were sent to the entire class. Please be concise in your messages and please use a descriptive subject header to alert readers to the content. Note that all electronic addresses are subject to change. Technology Enhancements
• Manipulatives, Internet, Graphing calculators, Geometers’ Sketchpad, Excel, Power Point, word-processing software, and other dynamic software packages you suggest.

C&I 303 Goals

We will join together as a learning community to

1. Investigate mathematical ideas, find related resources (esp. from the Mathematics Teacher -- now available in Altgeld library -- and on-line resources), and develop strategies for teaching these ideas to a diverse population of students. (Daily).
2. Focus on "Promoting Learning Through Questioning. (PLTQ)" Gain proficiency in the design of effective teacher questioning strategies and in interpretation of and responses to student questions. (Begin Week 1)
3. Engage in Goal-setting activities and the development and piloting of action research projects. (Begin Week 1)
4. Analyze the scope and sequence of high school curriculum, develop lesson and unit plans that relate textbook materials to the various Standards (content, learning, teaching, and technology from NCTM, Illinois, NCATE, INTASC, etc. (Begin Week 2)
5. Develop expertise in a self-selected area of mathematics education. Read and report to the class and others using appropriate communication technologies. (Begin Week 2)
6. Develop appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies. Find or design/adapt instruments and protocols for assessment of student progress, curricula materials, teaching practices, and personal professional development. (Begin Week 3)
7. Team with classmates and teachers in the design and teaching of a one week unit to high school students. (Begin Week 3)
8. Discuss the special responsibilities accorded to teachers as public servants. (Begin Week 4)
9. Revisit the ideas introduced through readings in C&I 301 and 302 and use perspectives gained to synthesize theory and practice and gain pedagogical content knowledge. (Begin Week 10)
10. Satisfy the criteria established for teacher competence in mathematics, pedagogy, technology, and professional portfolios for secondary teachers. (Begin Week 10)

Professional Sequence Requirements

The three components in this program that continue throughout the 301-304 sequence are:

1. Participation as an active member of a community of learners;
2. Inquiry into teaching and learning; and
3. Reflective writing about self, about self as a student of teaching, and as a student of students. Writings are intended to be cumulative across the four semesters and to be integrated with the other courses in the professional sequence. While grades in C&I 301 - 303 will be based (primarily) on performance in individual courses, grades in C&I 304 will be based (primarily) on the cumulative performance across semesters.

Schedule

8/29

9/3

9/5

9/10

9/12

9/17

9/19

9/24

Aug 29.  Day 1: Where are we going and why?

Sept 3.  Day 2: Setting the Course

Sept 5.  OCE, Certification, Advising

Sept. 10.  Day 3: Casting Off

September 12

September 17

September 19

September 24

September 26

October 1

October 3

October 8