ERIC Number: EJ1065525
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
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Integrating Content, Pedagogy, and Reflective Practice: Innovative New Distance Learning Courses and Programs for Mathematics Teachers
Hovermill, Jeffrey; Crites, Terry
Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, v11 n3 Fall 2008
This article details the development of new courses and programs offered through a university distance learning initiative. These innovative courses build on national research and policy recommendations regarding the mathematical education of teachers. Course material, course evaluation, and student interview data are presented to shed light on two important themes: (a) How teacher content and pedagogical knowledge can be developed within courses and across a degree program and (b) how these teacher education goals can be met via distance learning. Students (classroom teachers) reported that the integration of content and pedagogy was a valuable feature of the program. Overall, students thought the program helped them be more effective teachers and would recommend the program to others. They especially appreciated the flexibility and convenience the distance programs provide.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Innovation, Mathematics Teachers, Universities, Mathematics Education, Teacher Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Effectiveness, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
State University of West Georgia. 1601 Maple Street, Honors House, Carrollton, GA 30118. Tel: 678-839-5489; Fax: 678-839-0636; e-mail: distance@westga.edu; Web site: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona
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