Mathematics Teachers In Transition

Author : Elizabeth Fennema,Barbara Scott Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136496325

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This book addresses the need of professional development leaders and policymakers for scholarly knowledge about influencing teachers to modify mathematical instruction to bring it more in alignment with the recommendations of the current reform movement initiated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The book presents: * theoretical perspectives for studying, analyzing, and understanding teacher change; * descriptions of contextual variables to be considered as one studies and attempts to understand teacher change; and * descriptions of professional development programs that resulted in teacher change. One chapter builds a rationale for looking to developmental psychology for guidance in constructing models of reconstructing new forms of mathematical instruction. Another highlights the relevance to mathematics teacher development of research-based knowledge about how children construct mathematical ideas. Other chapters explore the relationships between the various contexts of schooling and instructional change. Included also are chapters that describe and analyze major reform efforts designed to assist teachers in modifying their instructional practices (Cognitively Guided Instruction, Math-Cubed, Project Impact, Mathematics in Context, and the Case-Based Project). Finally, the current state of knowledge about encouraging teachers to modify their instruction is discussed, the implications of major research and implementation findings are suggested, and some of the major questions that need to be addressed are identified, such as what we have learned about teacher change.

Author : Ghislaine Gueudet,Marianna Bosch,Andrea A. diSessa,Oh Nam Kwon,Lieven Verschaffel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319316222

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Transitions in Mathematics Education by Ghislaine Gueudet,Marianna Bosch,Andrea A. diSessa,Oh Nam Kwon,Lieven Verschaffel Pdf

This book examines the kinds of transitions that have been studied in mathematics education research. It defines transition as a process of change, and describes learning in an educational context as a transition process. The book focuses on research in the area of mathematics education, and starts out with a literature review, describing the epistemological, cognitive, institutional and sociocultural perspectives on transition. It then looks at the research questions posed in the studies and their link with transition, and examines the theoretical approaches and methods used. It explores whether the research conducted has led to the identification of continuous processes, successive steps, or discontinuities. It answers the question of whether there are difficulties attached to the discontinuities identified, and if so, whether the research proposes means to reduce the gap – to create a transition. The book concludes with directions for future research on transitions in mathematics education.

Author : Elizabeth Fennema,Barbara Scott Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136496394

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Mathematics Teachers in Transition by Elizabeth Fennema,Barbara Scott Nelson Pdf

This book addresses the need of professional development leaders and policymakers for scholarly knowledge about influencing teachers to modify mathematical instruction to bring it more in alignment with the recommendations of the current reform movement initiated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The book presents: * theoretical perspectives for studying, analyzing, and understanding teacher change; * descriptions of contextual variables to be considered as one studies and attempts to understand teacher change; and * descriptions of professional development programs that resulted in teacher change. One chapter builds a rationale for looking to developmental psychology for guidance in constructing models of reconstructing new forms of mathematical instruction. Another highlights the relevance to mathematics teacher development of research-based knowledge about how children construct mathematical ideas. Other chapters explore the relationships between the various contexts of schooling and instructional change. Included also are chapters that describe and analyze major reform efforts designed to assist teachers in modifying their instructional practices (Cognitively Guided Instruction, Math-Cubed, Project Impact, Mathematics in Context, and the Case-Based Project). Finally, the current state of knowledge about encouraging teachers to modify their instruction is discussed, the implications of major research and implementation findings are suggested, and some of the major questions that need to be addressed are identified, such as what we have learned about teacher change.

Author : Bob Perry,Amy MacDonald,Ann Gervasoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789812872159

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Mathematics and Transition to School by Bob Perry,Amy MacDonald,Ann Gervasoni Pdf

This edited book brings together for the first time an international collection of work focused on two important aspects of any young child’s life – learning mathematics and starting primary or elementary school. The chapters take a variety of perspectives, and integrate these two components in sometimes explicit and sometimes more subtle ways. The key issues and themes explored in this book are: the mathematical and other strengths that all participants in the transition to school bring to this period of a child’s life; the opportunities provided by transition to school for young children’s mathematics learning; the importance of partnerships among adults, and among adults and children, for effective school transitions and mathematics learning and teaching; the critical impact of expectations on their mathematics learning as children start school; the importance of providing children with meaningful, challenging and relevant mathematical experiences throughout transition to school; the entitlement of children and educators to experience assessment and instructional pedagogies that match the strengths of the learners and the teachers; the importance for the aspirations of children, families, communities, educators and educational organisations to be recognised as legitimate and key determinants of actions, experiences and successes in both transition to school and mathematics learning; and the belief that young children are powerful mathematics learners who can demonstrate this power as they start school. In each chapter, authors reflect on their work in the area of mathematics and transition to school, place that work within the overall context of research in these fields, predict the trajectory of this work in the future, and consider the implications of the work both theoretically and practically.

Author : Beth A. Wassell,Ian Stith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402059223

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Becoming an Urban Physics and Math Teacher by Beth A. Wassell,Ian Stith Pdf

This book explores what happens as beginning urban teachers transition through their first few years in the classroom. It captures one teacher's journey through the first three years of teaching science and mathematics in a large urban district in the US. Combining narrative with critical analysis, the authors focus on Ian's agency as a beginning teacher and explore his success in working with diverse students.

Author : Jane-Jane Lo,Keith R. Leatham,Laura R. Van Zoest
Publisher : Springer
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319025629

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Research Trends in Mathematics Teacher Education by Jane-Jane Lo,Keith R. Leatham,Laura R. Van Zoest Pdf

Research on the preparation and continued development of mathematics teachers is becoming an increasingly important subset of mathematics education research. Such research explores the attributes, knowledge, skills and beliefs of mathematics teachers as well as methods for assessing and developing these critical aspects of teachers and influences on teaching. Research Trends in Mathematics Teacher Education focuses on three major themes in current mathematics teacher education research: mathematical knowledge for teaching, teacher beliefs and identities, and tools and techniques to support teacher learning. Through careful reports of individual research studies and cross-study syntheses of the state of research in these areas, the book provides insights into teachers’ learning processes and how these processes can be harnessed to develop effective teachers. Chapters investigate bedrock skills needed for working with primary and secondary learners (writing relevant problems, planning lessons, being attentive to student learning) and illustrate how knowledge can be accessed, assessed, and nurtured over the course of a teaching career. Commentaries provide context for current research while identifying areas deserving future study. Included among the topics: Teachers’ curricular knowledge Teachers’ personal and classroom mathematics Teachers’ learning journeys toward reasoning and sense-making Teachers’ transitions in noticing Teachers’ uses of a learning trajectory as a tool for mathematics lesson planning A unique and timely set of perspectives on the professional development of mathematics teachers at all stages of their careers, Research Trends in Mathematics Teacher Education brings clarity and practical advice to researchers as well as practitioners in this increasingly critical arena.

Author : Fiacre Ó Cairbre,Richard Watson,John McKeon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education, Secondary
ISBN : 0755773004

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A Resource for Transition Year Mathematics Teachers by Fiacre Ó Cairbre,Richard Watson,John McKeon Pdf

Author : Alice F. Artzt,Eleanor Armour-Thomas,Frances R. Curcio,Theresa J. Gurl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317691990

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Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher by Alice F. Artzt,Eleanor Armour-Thomas,Frances R. Curcio,Theresa J. Gurl Pdf

Ideal for preservice mathematics teachers who are taking methods courses or are student teaching, this research-based, activity-oriented guide offers a highly effective framework for teacher reflection and self-assessment. Highlighting inquiry-based, learner-centered teaching and grounded in a cognitive perspective, Becoming a Reflective Teacher of Mathematics, Third Edition features: Detailed observation instruments for observing other teachers Reflective activities that provide a structure for beginning teachers to think about their teaching Guidelines and instruments for supervisors to use when observing, conferencing with, and assessing beginning or student teachers The Third Edition of Becoming a Reflective Teacher of Mathematics is aligned with the latest standards for teaching mathematics including the Common Core State Standards-Mathematics, and the latest assessments for mathematics teacher certification which place a high priority on reflective practice. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the Third Edition continues to provide preservice and in-service mathematics teachers with practical ideas for developing and honing reflective and self-analytical skills needed to advance and improve instruction.

Author : Jennifer T.H. Wathall
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506332659

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Concept-Based Mathematics by Jennifer T.H. Wathall Pdf

Give math students the connections between what they learn and how they do math—and suddenly math makes sense If your secondary-school students are fearful of or frustrated by math, it’s time for a new approach. When you teach concepts rather than rote processes, you show students math’s essential elegance, as well as its practicality—and help them discover their own natural mathematical abilities. This book is a road map to retooling how you teach math in a deep, clear, and meaningful way —through a conceptual lens—helping students achieve higher-order thinking skills. Jennifer Wathall shows you how to plan units, engage students, assess understanding, incorporate technology, and even guides you through an ideal concept-based classroom. Practical tools include: Examples from arithmetic to calculus Inquiry tasks, unit planners, templates, and activities Sample assessments with examples of student work Vignettes from international educators A dedicated companion website with additional resources, including a study guide, templates, exemplars, discussion questions, and other professional development activities. Everyone has the power to understand math. By extending Erickson and Lanning’s work on Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction specifically to math, this book helps students achieve the deep understanding and skills called for by global standards and be prepared for the 21st century workplace. "Jennifer Wathall’s book is one of the most forward thinking mathematics resources on the market. While highlighting the essential tenets of Concept-Based Curriculum design, her accessible explanations and clear examples show how to move students to deeper conceptual understandings. This book ignites the mathematical mind!" — Lois A. Lanning, Author of Designing Concept-based Curriculum for English-Language Arts, K-12 "Wathall is a master at covering all the bases here; this book is bursting with engaging assessment examples, discussion questions, research, and resources that apply specifically to mathematical topics. Any math teacher or coach would be hard-pressed to read it and not come away with scores of ideas, assessments, and lessons that she could use instantly in the classroom. As an IB Workshop Leader and instructional coach, I want this book handy on a nearby shelf for regular referral – it′s a boon to any educator who wants to bring math to life for students." — Alexis Wiggins, Instructional Coach, IB Workshop Leader and Consultant

Author : HIRSCH,McGraw-Hill Education
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0076626261

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Transition to College Math & Statistics Student Edition by HIRSCH,McGraw-Hill Education Pdf

Author : Jinfa Cai,Gabriel J. Stylianides,Patricia Ann Kenney
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031354595

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Research Studies on Learning and Teaching of Mathematics by Jinfa Cai,Gabriel J. Stylianides,Patricia Ann Kenney Pdf

This book is about promising research advancements that sparked directly or indirectly from intellectual contributions by distinguished internationally recognized mathematics educator and researcher, Edward A. Silver. The features of this book include: A focus on the research areas that have benefited from Dr. Silver’s intellectual contributions and influence, such as designing instructional tasks, problem posing, problem solving, preservice teacher learning, in service teacher professional development, and mathematics assessment Chapters written by contributors who at one time were his doctoral or post-doctoral colleagues along with any invited co-authors A brief bio of Dr. Silver showing his intellectual journey, key milestones in his career, and scholarly accomplishments that sparked from his intellectual contributions

Author : Merrilyn Goos,Kim Beswick
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030624088

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The Learning and Development of Mathematics Teacher Educators by Merrilyn Goos,Kim Beswick Pdf

Research in mathematics teacher education as a distinctive field of inquiry has grown substantially over the past 10-15 years. Within this field there is emerging interest in how mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) themselves learn and develop. Until recently there were few published studies on this topic, and the processes by which mathematics teacher educators learn, and the forms of knowledge they require for effective practice, had not been systematically investigated. However, researchers in mathematics education are now beginning to investigate the development of MTE expertise and associated issues. This volume draws on the latest research and thinking in this area is therefore timely to stimulate future development and directions. It will survey the emerging field of inquiry in mathematics education, combining the work of established scholars with perspectives of newcomers to the field, with the aim of influencing development of the field, invite cross-cultural comparisons in becoming a mathematics teacher educator by highlighting issues in the development of MTEs in different countries, and examine the roles of both mathematics educators and mathematicians in preparing future teachers of mathematics. The primary audience will be university-based mathematics teacher educators and MTE researchers, and postgraduate research students who are seeking academic careers as MTEs. Additional interest may come from teacher educators in disciplines other than mathematics, and education policy makers responsible for accreditation and quality control of initial teacher education programs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 064600140X

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Transition Mathematics Unit 1.2 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alison Clark-Wilson,Ornella Robutti,Nathalie Sinclair
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031052545

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The Mathematics Teacher in the Digital Era by Alison Clark-Wilson,Ornella Robutti,Nathalie Sinclair Pdf

This book brings together international research on school teachers’, and university lecturers’ uses of digital technology to enhance teaching and learning in mathematics. It includes contributions that address theoretical, methodological, and practical challenges for the field with the research lens trained on the perspectives of teachers and teaching. As countries around the world move to integrate digital technologies in classrooms, this book collates research perspectives and experiences that offer valuable insights, in particular concerning the trajectories of development of teachers’ digital skills, knowledge and classroom practices. Via app: download the SN More Media app for free, scan a link with play button and access the videos directly on your smartphone or tablet.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789087905491

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The Handbook of Mathematics Teacher Education: Volume 3 by Anonim Pdf

Participants in Mathematics Teacher Education: Individuals, Teams, Communities and Networks addresses the “who” question of mathematics teacher education. The authors focus on the various kinds of participants in mathematics teacher education, professional development and reform initiatives.