ERIC Number: EJ1036231
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Sep
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 30
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
An Examination of Mathematics Professional Development Opportunities in Early Childhood Settings
Simpson, Amber; Linder, Sandra M.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v42 n5 p335-342 Sep 2014
This study investigates how and to what extent preservice and inservice early childhood educators are being prepared to develop mathematics skills and processes in young children, age birth to five, in one southeastern state in the United States. Utilizing a multi-phase mixed methods study and a follow-up survey central to the research question, findings from this study indicate that professional development in mathematics is inadequate. Few of the professional development opportunities focus on specific mathematical content areas or address the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. In addition, the majority of the professional development opportunities are short, hourly sessions with little to no follow-up. Implications of the results and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Skills, Young Children, Mixed Methods Research, Surveys, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies, Core Curriculum, State Standards, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers: United States (Southeast)

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