ERIC Number: EJ1352020
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Publication Date: 2022-Sep
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Design Principles That Support Course Design Innovation for Elementary Mathematics Methods Courses
Saclarides, Evthokia Stephanie; Garner, Brette; Krause, Gladys; Bertolone-Smith, Claudia; Munson, Jen
Mathematics Teacher Educator, v11 n1 p9-25 Sep 2022
Learning to teach mathematics is a complex endeavor, requiring sustained focus and time. Yet time is especially scarce in elementary teacher education programs, where preservice teachers (PSTs) learn all content areas. Through a collaborative self-study, five teacher educators identified three time-related tensions in elementary mathematics methods courses: (a) teaching mathematics content and pedagogy; (b) connecting theory and practice; and (c) promoting social contexts in teaching mathematics. To address these tensions, we offer three design principles and illustrative examples: (a) addressing multiple goals for each course component; (b) developing PSTs' dispositions over time; and (c) building on PSTs' strengths to develop understanding of mathematics. We present a reflection tool to assist mathematics teacher educators in designing their courses to maximize their instructional time.
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Instructional Innovation, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Theory Practice Relationship, Social Environment, Educational Objectives, Teacher Educators, Microteaching
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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