*Please note that this course will discuss the newly released Math curriculum (June 23rd) from the summer 2020 session forward.*

The primary focus of Mathematics in Primary/Junior Specialist is to learn to view elementary mathematics from a leadership perspective while strengthening your mathematical knowledge and understanding. Hopefully you will sense a balance between the two topics and conclude that both leadership in mathematics and a solid background in mathematics are equally important. Throughout this course you will be challenged to think, reflect and grow professionally through a mathematics and leadership lens. Leadership as an overarching concept will be integrated into all of the modules. Course Learning Expectations In this course you will have the opportunity to: • review current research into the theory and practice of elementary mathematics education and think critically and creatively about mathematics education issues, practices, and programs. • interpret and review Ministry resources for developing math process and content knowledge. • plan how you would integrate current research on professional learning theory and leadership models to provide impactful professional learning. • model the implementation of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policies and guidelines related to math learning and teaching. • understand the link between assessment and instruction, and model assessment practices that enable responsive instruction, develop student agency and result in equitable evaluation of student learning. • model the integration of First Nations, Métis and Aboriginal perspectives and ways of knowing; • justify teaching math through inquiry and problem solving and become an effective agent for change in the field of elementary mathematics education; and • value collaboration with in-school personnel, parents/guardians, students and the community and develop processes for collaboration.