Program Overview
This 2-year certificate program, starting in September 2023, equips in-service high school teachers without a mathematics endorsement with the knowledge and skills to teach mathematics effectively. The program emphasizes strong mathematical skills, teaching strategies, and culturally responsive practices. Upon completion, teachers earn a second teachable in mathematics and are eligible to apply for teaching positions in Nova Scotia secondary schools.
Program Outline
Cohort Start Date:
September 2023 This program aims to equip in-service high school teachers lacking a mathematics endorsement with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach mathematics effectively. By successfully completing the program, teachers will earn their second teachable in mathematics. The program curriculum has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education and the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
- Prepare teachers for successful completion of the Nova Scotia Teacher Certification exam, leading to the second teachable in mathematics.
- Integrate culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices to create welcoming and effective classroom environments.
Outline:
The program comprises 30 credits divided into two sections: education courses (12 credits) and sample mathematics courses (18 credits).
Education Courses:
- EDUC-4171: Foundations of Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3 credits)
- EDUC-4154: Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics I (3 credits)
- EDUC-4155: Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics II (3 credits)
- EDUC-5168: Advanced Graduate Seminar: Teaching High School Mathematics (3 credits)
Sample Mathematics Courses:
- MATH-1101: Calculus with Precalculus 1 (3 credits)
- MATH-1105: Calculus I (3 credits)
- MATH-1109: Introductory Statistics I (3 credits)
- MATH-1114: Math. of Personal Finance (3 credits)
- MATH-1116: Intro. to Computing with C++ (3 credits)
- MATH-1211: Introductory Statistics II (3 credits)
- MATH-1216: Fundamentals of Mathematics (3 credits)
Teaching Approach:
Emphasis is placed on creating a positive learning environment that integrates culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for teaching positions in Nova Scotia secondary schools with a focus on mathematics. They will also gain valuable skills and knowledge in mathematics and pedagogy that may be applicable in diverse educational settings and career pathways.
Other:
- The program is open to in-service educators at the high school level who:
- Possess passion for mathematics and its real-world applications
- Are not endorsed to teach mathematics
- Do not have a major/minor in mathematics
- Are committed to continuous learning and building inclusive classroom environments
- The program is anticipated to begin in September 2023.
