Course Description

Dr. Nicki Newton

Dr Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University specializing in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development. She uses her strong understanding of curriculum to address the differentiated needs of all students in her work with teachers and administrators. Dr. Nicki builds upon current curriculum research and theory to provide practical, realistic 21st century strategies in today’s classrooms. Dr. Newton is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala and India.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Equity M1

    • Readings

    • Links about Equity

    • Assigment 1
  • 2

    Module 2: Math Identity

    • Equity M2

    • Readings

    • Assignment 2
  • 3

    Module 3: Equity Minded Math

    • Equity Module 3

    • Readings

    • Assignment 3
  • 4

    Module 4: Reality of the Equity Gap

    • Equity M4

    • Podcasts

    • Readings

    • Assignment 4

    • Must Read
  • 5

    Module 5: Poverty and Education

    • Equity M5

    • Readings

    • Assignment 5
  • 6

    Module 6: Equity and English Language Learners

    • Equity M6

    • Readings

    • Assignment 6
  • 7

    Module 7: Where's Jamal?

    • Equity M7

    • Readings

    • Assignment 7
  • 8

    Module 8: Where is Maria Isabel?

    • Equity M8

    • Readings

    • Assignment 8
  • 9

    Module 9: Action Plan

    • Equity M9

    • Math Equity Toolkit

    • Assignment 9