ED 560
3 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will equip teachers with the ability to support and guide their students in guided math. The topics covered in this course are practical and achievable for young learners, and educators will understand guided math strategies and how to make guided math run smoothly. Some of the areas explored in the course include: sample lessons, anchor charts, guided math planning, ideas for assessments and lessons, and strategies for engaging students during math workshop time.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Reflect on assumptions and insights of practitioners, researchers and self, specific to differentiated mathematics stations, in professional practice.
- Implement guided math practices into their classroom.
- Design activities for math workshop.
- Monitor and assess student growth in math.
- Understand and plan to reach the diverse learners in the math classroom.
- Provide opportunities to empower students through mathematical thinking.
Course Book: "Guided Math in Action 2nd Edition" by Nicki Newton. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge will mail materials to you directly via USPS Priority Mail. Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.
- Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses. No quizzes, midterms or finals.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Level: K-6
IMPORTANT DATES
This Teaching Channel with Learners Edge course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule. You can register and start work anytime.
- The registration deadline for this session is .
- All coursework is due by November 15, 2025. You may complete coursework before the due date.
- Grades for this session are released beginning September 2, 2025. Allow 2 weeks from this date or any completion date thereafter for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN.
- Registration for the following session opens October 16, 2025, with coursework due April 15, 2026. Grades for the session will be released beginning January 2, 2026.
- Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
- You may cancel within one week of registration. A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.
TUITION
$495 Level 1 District Subscriber
$545 Level 2 District Non-Subscriber or Retired Educator
CHECK IF YOUR DISTRICT IS LEVEL 1 OR 2
You may pay with Visa or MasterCard.
INSTRUCTOR
Contact Teaching Channel with Learners Edge directly for questions specific to coursework. Email: instructor@teachingchannel.com or call at 1-877-394-4930. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.
Nataliya Heinks: My educational background is in ELL and Literacy. I started my BA TESOL degree at the National Ukrainian University and finished my MA of Arts degree at the St. Cloud State University. I have been teaching for 20 years in the US and abroad. Throughout my career, I have been an active member of the school community, served as RTI and ELD coach and coordinated a variety of programs to support learners. I am fluent in three languages and love guiding students in their learning journeys, helping them reach their fullest potential. My current role in education is EL Co-teacher and EL support coach at St. Cloud School District.