Emphasis in this Graduate Certificate will be placed on identifying and implementing a coaching practice that aligns with the participants’ context. In addition to examining approaches to working with adult learners, students will develop a deeper understanding of mathematics pedagogy in both research and practice.

Completion of this certificate requires four UMF courses:

  • EDU 594  Theories of Mathematics Coaching
  • EDU 524  Advanced Mathematics Methods for Elementary School Teachers or EDU 561 Methods for Middle/ Secondary Mathematics Education
  • EDU 596  Mathematics Coaching in Practice
  • EDU 525  Developing Formative Assessment Practices in the Mathematics Classroom
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Note: If you have not already completed these courses at UMF in the previous five (5) years and received a grade of B or higher you are required to register for one or more of the courses in your Graduate Education Certificate Program offered in the upcoming semester / term. Please contact us for details.

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Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
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Mailing address:
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
111 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938