IDS 6937.0M01 Teaching Mathematics and Science Using Reform Based Practices 

School of Teacher Education, College of Community Innovation and Education

3 Credit Hours

Instructor Information 

• Instructor: Dr. Lisa A. Brooks
• Office Location: ED 220P
• Office Hours: By appointment only Mondays 12:00-3:30, Tuesdays 12:00-1:30
• Digital Contact: lisa.brooks@ucf.edu 
• Department phone: 407-823-2426

Course Information

• Term: Fall 2021 
• Course Number & Section: IDS 6937.OMO2
• Course Name: Teaching Mathematics and Science Using Reform-Based Practices
• Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
• Class Meeting Days: Tuesday
• Class Meeting Time: 6:00-8:50 Time MAY vary. 
• Class Location: TA 202A
• Course Modality: Mixed Mode
  • Scheduled Face-to-Face Meetings (Subject to change) 8/24/21, 9/28/21, 10/26/21, 12/7/21
  • We will work together to schedule an online synchronous meeting close to the end of the semester to discuss the final. 

Course Description

Teaching Mathematics and Science Using Reform-Based Practices: PR: Graduate standing and valid Florida Teaching Certificate or C.I. Focuses on the work of Dewey and Piaget as it applies to mathematics and science teaching. Emphasizes integrating math and science teaching. Fall.

Course Materials and Resources

Required Materials/Resources

• Textbook (Choose the Taking Action book that corresponds to the grade you teach.): 

  • Huinker, D., & Bill, V. (2017). Taking action: Implementing effective mathematics teaching practices in grades K-5. Reston, VA: NCTM.

    OR 

  • Huinker, D., & Bill, V. (2017). Taking action: Implementing effective mathematics teaching practices in grades 6-8. Reston, VA: NCTM.

           AND

• • Framework for K-12 Science Education. This can be downloaded for free https://www.nap.edu/catalog/13165/a-framework-for-k-12-science-education-practices-crosscutting-concepts 

Reference List/Materials/Resources

References to resources are available in the course modules on webcourses.ucf.edu. 

Journals

Science and Children, NSTA, Grades K-5

Science Scope, NSTA, Grades 5-9

Teaching Children Mathematics, NCTM, Grades K-5

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, NCTM, Grades 5-9

Professional Organizations

Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM): https://fctm.net
• Membership = $25.00
• Annual Conference in Fall 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): nctm.org
• Membership = $96.00
• Annual Meeting in Spring 

Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST): https://fastscience.wildapricot.org
• Membership = $25.00
• Annual Meeting in October 

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA): nsta.org
• Membership = $79.00
• Annual Meeting in Spring 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Through small group and whole class discussions, examine how different learning theorists have shaped mathematics and science education reform.
2. Through structured course discussions and activities, examine how the science and engineering practices (SEPs), mathematics teaching practices (MTPs), and standards for mathematical practice (SMPs) inform mathematics and science teaching and learning.  
3. Through field-based assignments, implement the SEPs, MTPs, and/or SMPs into your classroom and evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation. 
4. Through a final course project, evaluate and reflect upon how your knowledge gained and practice implementing the SEPs, MTPs, and SMPs has transformed your mathematics and/or science instruction.

Instructional Methods:  A variety of instructional methods will be used including whole class and small group discussions, activities, quizzes, field-based implementation, mixed mode and face-to-face instruction, reflections, individual consultations, and more.

Course Activities and Assignments

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: 

1. Verification of Student Academic Activity (1 @ 4 each = 4)
2. Attendance and Participation during face-to-face class sessions (4 @ 10 each = 40)
3. Weekly Activities (120 total points)
4. Classroom Implementation Assignments (3 @ 50 each = 150)
5. Final Project (1 @ 100 each = 100)

Verification of Student Academic Activity - Due Friday, August 27!

All faculty are required to document students’ activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete Quiz 1 in Module 0 by Friday, August 27. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid.

Attendance/Participation

This course combines the lecture/discussion/online formats. UCF Webcourse will be utilized throughout the semester. This is the mode of delivery for class handouts, materials, and other documents. You are expected to attend each face-to-face class session. If you have to miss class because of illness, etc., you are required to notify the instructor as soon as possible and before the start of class. 

Participation is essential during both face-to-face class sessions and online. You are expected to participate in all online discussions. You will also be required to collaborate with a group on one or more assignments. Strong course participation involves the following:

• Commitment to critical examination of teaching and learning: Demonstrated effort to apply multiple lenses to analyze teaching and learning and to engage in evidence-based reasoning
• Commitment to the class community: Demonstrated effort to contribute to community efforts to solve problems and build understanding by sharing ideas, raising questions, and constructively pressing others to explain and elaborate their perspectives
• Commitment to productive discussion skills: Demonstrated effort to engage in active listening and responding, and to engage others with professional courtesy

Weekly Activities 

You will take part in weekly activities as outlined in the course modules. Activities include, but are not limited to: small group discussions, whole class discussions, reflections and responses to readings and videos, interactive activities, quizzes, and more. Please see calendar for due dates and modules for specific information on weekly activities. All activities should be indicative of graduate level work. Submissions that have excessive grammatical and spelling errors will be returned and may result in a reduced grade upon resubmission.

Classroom Implementation Assignments 

You are encouraged to practice implementing what you learn each week into your daily classroom instruction. In this course, there will be three major assignments centered on implementing the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Mathematics Teaching Practices (MTPs), and/or Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) into your classroom. Please see calendar for due dates and modules for specific information on these three classroom implementation assignments. We will discuss them as we move through the semester. All activities should be indicative of graduate level work. Submissions that have excessive grammatical and spelling errors will be returned and may result in a reduced grade upon resubmission.

Final Project

This is a reflective presentation. During class time, we will discuss this assignment in more detail. Students missing a final due to illness/emergency must notify the instructor and the reason for the absence. The instructor will then determine if and when a make-up final will be given. The format and IF a make-up final will be allowed is at the discretion of the instructor.

Assessment and Grading Procedures

Letter Grade	Points
A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	59 or below

Late Assignments

Assignments must be submitted by due dates assigned (see calendar below). Late assignments, accepted only with PRIOR APPROVAL of instructor, will receive up to a 20% reduction per day, and may not be accepted after one week from the due date. 

Policy Statements

COVID-19

I recognize and understand the difficult times we are all in. The COVID-19 pandemic impacts us all in many ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, academically, and professionally. I will work with you on challenges you may be encountering and to provide support to help you succeed. However, please keep in mind that I will hold you accountable, especially in terms of class attendance, participation, and contributions.

Masks in Classrooms

UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19.

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

Make-up Exams and Assignments

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for university-sponsored events, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. Please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs.

Electronic Devices

There will certainly be times during face-to-face class session when the use of electronic devices is appropriate for instructional and learning purposes. However, in all other cases, please be courteous of the instructor and other students by turning off cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices and storing them in purses, backpacks, etc. All calls, texts, or other types of communication should be made after class or at designated break times. Using such devices during class sessions is considered a lack of participation and points may be deducted.

Withdrawal

Should you decide to withdraw from this course, please see the academic calendar for the last day to withdraw without penalty.

Religious Observances

Students must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religious observance. For more information, see the UCF policy. 

Webcourses

Webcourses is the online course management system (accessed through my.ucf.edu and then the "Online Course Tools" tab) which will be used as the medium for this mixed mode course. You will access modules, communicate, and complete and submit assignments through webcourses. Please check your notification settings in webcourses. Be sure to check webcourses and your UCF email at least every 2-3 days for updates.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

• Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
• Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
• Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
• Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
• Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
• Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
• Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices”.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

Scholastic misconduct and dishonesty are not acceptable. DO NOT cheat on assignments; plagiarize, which means to misrepresent as your own work any part of work done by another; submit the same paper, or substantially similar papers, to meet requirements of more than one course without the approval and consent of all instructors concerned; or interfere with another student’s work. The University of Central Florida affirms:

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated!

Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone.

Misrepresentation of Work: You may not use papers or activities written by former students to satisfy course requirements. Use of prior work (including your own) will be considered cheating and will result in an automatic course grade of F. Misrepresenting published or Web-based work as your own will be considered plagiarism and will result in an automatic course grade of F. All papers are subject to being checked using iThenticate.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need disability-related access in this course should contact the professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable.Determining reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of the course design, course learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the student.

Campus Safety Statement

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, everyone needs to work together. Students should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Please make a note of the guide’s physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html. 
• Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.
• If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/workplacesafety.html (click on link from menu on left). 
• To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on "Student Self Service" located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue "Personal Information" heading on your Student Center screen, click on "UCF Alert," fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click "Apply" to save the changes, and then click "OK."
• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.
• To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider viewing this video. You CAN Survive an Active Shooter

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex that interferes with educational opportunities is an offense subject to the same penalties as offenses based on other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources, and information concerning reporting options at shield.ucf.edu.  Perpetrators are subject to expulsion or termination and may also be subject to criminal penalties.

Required- WEEK ONE

All instructors/faculty are required to document students’ academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the verification of student academic activity by the end of the first week of classes or as soon as possible after adding the course. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid. THIS IS DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 27.

 

Week/Dates	Mode	Topic	Assignments
Week 1 8/24	F2F	Face-to-Face Class Session Course Orientation	Quiz 1 Attendance and Participation Week 1
Week 2 8/31	Online	Theorists	Theorists Small Group Discussion Theorists Whole Class Discussion
Week 3 9/7	Online	Purposeful Planning	Chapter 2 Video Questions OR  Chapter 2 Taking Action in Your Classroom
Week 4 9/14	Online	Meaningful Engagement	Chapter 3 Task Analysis
Week 5 9/21	Online	Implementation Week	Option 1: Science Implementation 1 OR Option 2: Mathematics Implementation 1
Week 6 9/28	F2F	Face-To-Face Class Session	Attendance and Participation Week 6
Week 7 10/5	Online	Habits of Thinking	Chapter 4 Adapting a Procedural Lesson Whole Class Discussion SEP Analyzing and Interpreting Data Whole Class Discussion
Week 8 10/12	Online	Sense Making	Chapter 5 Question Responses Discrepant Event Discussion
Week 9 10/19	Online	Implementation Week	Option 1: Science Implementation 2 OR Option 2: Mathematics Implementation 2
Week 10 10/26	F2F	Face-to-Face Class Session	Attendance and Participation Week 10
Week 11 11/2	Online	Making Connections	Chapter 6 Question Responses
Week 12 11/9	Online	Student Voice	Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Classroom Discussions
Week 13 11/16	Mandatory Synchronous Online Conference	Teacher Facilitation	Chapter 8 Question Responses SEP Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Whole Class Discussion
Week 14 11/23	Online	Growth Mindset	Chapter 9 Adapt a Lesson/Task to Better Support Student Productive Struggle.
Week 15 11/30	Online	Implementation Week	Option 1: Science Implementation 3 OR Option 2: Mathematics Implementation 3 Final Reflection Assignment
Week 16 12/07	Online	Online Synchronous Class Meeting-Last Class! Final	Done and Done!  Attendance and Participation