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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Contributions of "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers" Courses to Teaching: Prospective Teachers' Views and Examples
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Zazkis, Rina; Leikin, Roza; Jolfaee, Simin Chavoshi – Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 2011
A Mathematics course for elementary school teachers (MFET) is required in North America in most teacher education programs. Our study investigates the perceptions of prospective elementary school teachers with respect to the contributions of such a course to their teaching. The results show that acquiring an understanding of concepts from the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary School Teachers
Defining as a Vehicle for Professional Development of Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.
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Leikin, Roza; Winicki-Landman, Greisy – Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 2001
Describes a professional development program for secondary school mathematics teachers in which the focus of the program is mathematical definition. The program aimed to develop teachers' subject matter knowledge including knowledge of the substance of mathematics and knowledge about the nature and discourse of mathematics. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Mathematics Education