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Grace M. Burton
Department of Curricular Studies
Watson School of Education
Academic Status at UNCW
Chair, Department of Curricular Studies, August 1996 – August 2000
Professor Emerita, 2004 –
Professor, 1986 — 2004
Associate Professor, 1980 — 1986
Assistant Professor, 1977 — 1980
Education
1973 Ph.D. The University of Connecticut
Elementary Education/Mathematics Education
1986 M.A. The University of Connecticut
Mathematics Education
1960 B.A.
Annhurst College
Major: Mathematics
Minors: English, Education, Social Studies
Professional History (other than UNCW)
1975-1977
Associate Director, Sex Discrimination
Weber State College
Specialist, and Newsletter Editor
1974-1975
Assistant Professor
The University of Maryland
Department of Early Childhood/Elementary
Education
1973-1974
Assistant Professor
Eastern Connecticut State
College and F.R. Noble
Laboratory School
1971-1973
Lecturer in Education
The University of
Connecticut
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Contributions to Teaching
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
EDN 200
Teacher, School and Society
EDN 322
The Teaching of Mathematics Grades (K-4)/The Teaching of
EDN 323
Mathematics (K-6)
EDN 410
The Teaching of Mathematics Grades (4-9)
EDN 411
Instructional Methods
EDN 412
Practicum in Education
EDN 414
Extended Practicum
EDN 491
Exploring Cultural Arts
EDN 499
Independent Study/Honors Work in Education
GCAC 101
Freshman Seminar
Graduate
EDN 530
Curriculum
EDN 542
The Teaching of Mathematics
EDN 546
Diagnosis and Remediation in Mathematics/Assessment in
Mathematics
EDN 563
Educational Environments
EDN 591
Independent Study
EDN 594
Seminar in Education: Current Issues in Education
EDN 595
Special Topics in Education
EDN 595C
Teaching Mathematics Using COMP
EDN 577
Practicum in Middle Grades Education
EDN 590
Practicum in Elementary Education
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Courses developed/revised/new to the individual or university
Undergraduate
EDN 200
Teacher, School and Society
EDN 322
The Teaching of Mathematics Grades (K-4) / (K-6)
EDN 323
The Teaching of Mathematics Grades (4-9)
EDN 410
Instructional Methods
EDN 411
Practicum in Education
EDN 412
Extended Practicum
EDN 414
Exploring Cultural Arts
GCAC 101
Freshman Seminar
Graduate
EDN 530
Curriculum
EDN 542
The Teaching of Mathematics (K-8)
EDN 546
Diagnosis and Remediation in Mathematics/Assessment in
Mathematics
EDN 563
Educational Environments
EDN 594
Special Topics in Education
EDN 595
Seminar in Education: Current Issues in Education
EDN 595C
Teaching Mathematics Using COMP
EDN 577
Practicum in Middle Grades Education
EDN 590
Practicum in Elementary Education
EDN 593
Contemporary Issues in Education
Publications
Over 100 publications including the Pupil and Teacher Editions for Grades 1 and 2 of
Mathematics Plus, 1992; Anytime Math K, 1 and 2 1995; and Mathematics Advantage
Grades K-4 1998, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch.
Presentations
200+ presentations at the local, state, national, and international levels
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