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 Department:    MATH

 Course #:    149

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    

 CIP:    270101

 EPC:    

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Provides preparation and practical experience for tutoring mathematics courses. Students will examine differences in student learning styles as well as a variety of teaching techniques. Emphasis will be placed on developing an effective tutoring style. Two hours of scheduled tutoring per week will be required.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: A minimum of MATH 099, with a grade of B (3.0) or higher in all mathematics coursework, or instructor's permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab:

Other:

Systems: 0

Clinical:

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify different learning styles.
2. Identify one's own learning and teaching styles.
3. Use a variety of questioning skills to assess for level of understanding.
4. Use a variety of teaching techniques to aid student understanding.
5. Develop some strategies for helping students with learning disabilities.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Student diversity and learning styles.
2. Math anxiety.
3. Learning disabilities.
4. Questioning skills for mathematics.
5. Tutoring strategies for mathematics.