The Role of Subject-Matter Content in Teacher Preparation: An International Perspective for Mathematics

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Title: The Role of Subject-Matter Content in Teacher Preparation: An International Perspective for Mathematics
Language: English
Authors: Schmidt, William H., Burroughs, Nathan A., Cogan, Leland S., Houang, Richard T.
Source: Journal of Curriculum Studies. 2017 49(2):111-131.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Teacher Education, International Education, Educational Policy, Comparative Analysis, Teacher Education Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Teacher Surveys, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Achievement Tests, International Assessment, Mathematics Tests, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Achievement, Science Tests, Science Achievement, Preservice Teachers
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
DOI: 10.1080/00220272.2016.1153153
ISSN: 0022-0272
Abstract: International comparative studies in education provide a fresh perspective on K-12 education policy by enabling countries to learn from each other's approaches. The recently conducted Teacher Education and Development Study--Mathematics provides a worldwide lens by which to examine the role of subject-matter in the preparation of US teachers of mathematics for primary and lower secondary students. More specifically, a previous study looking at the international top-performing teacher preparation programmes identified a common set of learning experiences (topics/content) related to mathematics. This empirically derived international benchmark is used in this paper to examine the quality of the mathematics preparation of future US teachers in various university and college programmes.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 37
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1132575
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:International comparative studies in education provide a fresh perspective on K-12 education policy by enabling countries to learn from each other's approaches. The recently conducted Teacher Education and Development Study--Mathematics provides a worldwide lens by which to examine the role of subject-matter in the preparation of US teachers of mathematics for primary and lower secondary students. More specifically, a previous study looking at the international top-performing teacher preparation programmes identified a common set of learning experiences (topics/content) related to mathematics. This empirically derived international benchmark is used in this paper to examine the quality of the mathematics preparation of future US teachers in various university and college programmes.
ISSN:0022-0272
DOI:10.1080/00220272.2016.1153153