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Are you committed to teaching high-need subject areas in low-income schools? Several of the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership programs are now eligible for federal TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grants of up to $4,000 per year for students in eligible programs. Learn more at www.WaldenU.edu/teachgrant.
New Walden specialization for those who teach adults
Do you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting?
Walden’s new Ed.D. specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was designed to help you meet your professional goals.
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Mathematics (Grades K-5)
This specialization is designed for elementary teachers who want to strengthen their own understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, while motivating their students to improve their mathematics skills. This online program provides math-content-specific courses that align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards as well as standard pedagogy. Lessons are a blend of presentations on videotape with practical exercises using manipulatives and visual aids. To maximize success for both teachers and students, this program is composed of online study teams that collaborate and communicate throughout the program.
Emphasis on Practical Strategies
- Improve strategies for problem-solving.
- Leverage technology in mathematical instruction.
- Sharpen your teaching skills in mathematics.
- Ensure equity in a standards-based mathematics classroom.
Completion Requirements
- 30 total semester credit hours
- ePortfolio
Estimated time to completion: 20 to 24 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
This program’s courses are delivered online in a prescribed sequence that can be found by clicking on the course description link below.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 6610 | Teacher as Professional | 3 |
| EDUC 6640 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 6650 | Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 6733 | Action Research for Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 6657 | Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 6674 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Students With Special Needs | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MATH 6681 | Elementary Mathematics: Number and Operations | 3 |
| MATH 6682 | Elementary Mathematics: Geometry and Measurement | 3 |
| MATH 6683 | Elementary Mathematics: Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 6684 | Elementary Mathematics: Data Analysis and Probability | 3 |
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