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BURCU ALAPALA

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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CI319 · course not matched2023-04-28

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Burcu is the best. I had her for CI319 and CI320. She is very kind and caring and provides students with meaningful feedback. The work can get a little intimidating but she makes it less stressful.

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Classes with BURCU ALAPALA

CURRIC 320

Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2

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CURRIC 320 develops pedagogical content knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics, focusing on extending students' mathematical ways of knowing per Common Core standards.

No offering record · Spring 2023

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Burcu Alapala Amanda Coviello+2 more

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Spring 2019–Spring 2023

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Term	Course	Title
Spring 2023	CURRIC 320	Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2
Fall 2022	CURRIC 319	Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Elementary Mathematics 1
Spring 2022	CURRIC 370	Teaching Mathematics
Fall 2020	CURRIC/RP&SE 365	Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
Spring 2020	CURRIC 367	Elementary Education Practicum II
Fall 2019	CURRIC 454	Student Teaching in the Middle School
Fall 2019	CURRIC 463	Seminar in Elementary Education
Fall 2019	CURRIC 464	Student Teaching in the Elementary School
Spring 2019	CURRIC 373	Elementary Teaching Practicum III
Fall 2018	CURRIC 367	Elementary Education Practicum II

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