Vision

The EdD in Mathematics Pedagogy is based on the belief that all students are capable of learning mathematics. This belief is based on research and experience that is supported by a deep understanding of how people learn and the various levels of mathematical comprehension that most students experience. The vision is further shaped by a comprehensive understanding of how social, political and economic factors influence a school's environment and the importance that effective teaching has in promoting the goals of a democratic society.

Mission

The mission of the program is the development of leaders in mathematics educational who have significant depth and breadth of both subject matter and pedagogical knowledge as well as a deep understanding of the important issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics, the roles that schools have in our society, and the use of research to determine how best to implement new theories and practices in mathematics education.

Goals

• understand the epistemology of mathematics and other disciplines and the relationship of mathematics to other school subjects;
• demonstrate advanced knowledge in mathematics;
• are effective researchers, capable of conducting significant, original, theoretically based research in order to explore solutions to difficult problems and pressing needs in mathematics education;
• are knowledgeable about pedagogical issues appropriate for mathematics;
• understand the importance of providing all students access to quality education;
• are stewards of best practice and thus capable of becoming change agents in their educational setting; and
• are able to construct curriculum plans that support the development of critical thinking, promote democratic practice and good citizenship, and lead to high levels of learning.

These goals are accomplished through a curriculum that reflects state and national recommendations and addresses issues and research related to how people learn, assessment, the role of teacher knowledge, leadership, visualization and the appropriate use of technology. The curriculum also addresses ways of integrating mathematical topics across the mathematics curriculum and with other subject matter areas, encourages alternative approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics, and discusses the historical development of mathematics education and education in general.

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