Mathematician Muse: Creating Math-Rich Classrooms Where Students Think, Talk, and Love Math

1 Unit

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoWEA Participants Only

This course explores how educators can intentionally create and strengthen math-rich classrooms that promote mathematical thinking, curiosity, communication, creativity, and joyful learning. Building upon current classroom practices, participants will examine their mathematics environments and identify opportunities to enhance student engagement, independence, conceptual understanding, and mathematical agency.

Through collaborative learning and hands-on experiences, participants will explore rich mathematical tasks, productive struggle, problem solving, purposeful discourse, games, play, technology, literature, and other creative approaches that make mathematics meaningful and engaging.

Participants will apply course concepts within their own classrooms, examine evidence of student thinking and learning, and reflect on the impact of instructional choices. By the end of the course, participants will have strengthened their ability to design purposeful, engaging, and intellectually rich mathematical experiences that encourage students to think, explore, communicate, make connections, and see themselves as capable mathematicians.

Course Details

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH 亚色影库.

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoWEA Participants.

亚色影库 – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The 亚色影库 partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through 亚色影库’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the 亚色影库; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Interested in Purchasing University Credit or CEUs? If a section is available below, you may purchase university credit (GLECs) directly through this page. To purchase Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must submit a request. If no sections are currently available and the page displays “Request Information,” click the button to submit your request for GLECs or CEUs. Before submitting your request, please review the for step-by-step guidance on the appropriate process. Our 亚色影库 PCE Credit Validation team will review your request and follow up with the next steps.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization
Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.

Please Note: 亚色影库 does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

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Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments. (Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.)

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Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades
After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to 亚色影库.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
No further action is needed. Once your grade has been processed, 亚色影库 will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned university credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your 亚色影库 student account. 

Transcript Process: Once we receive your certificate of completion, we will begin processing your transcript. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their 亚色影库 student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

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  • U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
  • International addresses: 3–4 weeks

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Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X717AB – 001 19 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 1 $79

Mathematician Muse: Creating Math-Rich Classrooms Where Students Think, Talk, and Love Math

19 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
1
$79
In Person

Audience: DoWEA Pacific East Teachers at Mendel Elementary School

Location: Mendel Elementary School

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: Oct/19/2026 12:00 AM – Nov/16/2026 11:59 PM

What You Will Learn

  • Implement classroom management techniques that promote a positive and orderly learning environment
  • Utilize high-impact instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension
  • Demonstrate understanding of the importance of mathematical writing
  • Foster a growth mindset in students, encouraging a culture of learning and resilience
  • Incorporate feedback and self-reflection to continuously improve teaching practices

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the 亚色影库鈥檚 Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why 亚色影库?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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