The Shift from 'Learner/Doer of Mathematics' to 'Teacher of Mathematics': A Heuristic for Teacher Candidates
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| Title: | The Shift from 'Learner/Doer of Mathematics' to 'Teacher of Mathematics': A Heuristic for Teacher Candidates |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Meagher, Michael, Edwards, Michael Todd, Ozgun-Koca, S. Asli |
| Source: | Mathematics Teacher Education and Development. 2013 15(1):88-107. |
| Availability: | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: mted@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Secondary Education High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Learning Experience, Heuristics, Preservice Teacher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Problem Solving, Student Attitudes, Reflection, Answer Keys, Worksheets, Student Development, Pedagogical Content Knowledge |
| ISSN: | 1442-3901 |
| Abstract: | Successful teacher preparation programs provide learning experiences that help teacher candidates make the shift from "student" to "teacher." In this paper we present research on the implementation of a process for providing candidates such experiences. Utilizing the Mathematics as Teacher Heuristic (MATH) process, prospective high school mathematics teachers explore rich problems by solving the task, analyzing samples of student work, designing a solution key, and modifying the task. We use their engagement in these explorations and reflections on the process to analyse the development of candidates' Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 24 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1018698 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Successful teacher preparation programs provide learning experiences that help teacher candidates make the shift from "student" to "teacher." In this paper we present research on the implementation of a process for providing candidates such experiences. Utilizing the Mathematics as Teacher Heuristic (MATH) process, prospective high school mathematics teachers explore rich problems by solving the task, analyzing samples of student work, designing a solution key, and modifying the task. We use their engagement in these explorations and reflections on the process to analyse the development of candidates' Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge. |
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| ISSN: | 1442-3901 |
