ERIC Number: ED599795
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 8
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Exploring Mathematics Together: Figuring the Worlds of Teachers and Prospective Teachers
Fede, Bryan; Civil, Marta; Toscano, Rocío
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Joint Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) (38th) and the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) (36th, Vancouver, Canada, Jul 15-20, 2014)
This paper reports on an intentionally constructed hybrid space, the Odyssey, as an approach to address the gap between theory and practice in teacher education programs. In the Odyssey, prospective teachers and mentor teachers engaged in joint explorations of mathematics. We analyzed the interactions among participants using the concepts of figured worlds and positional identities (Holland, Lachicotte, Skinner, & Cain, 1998). Findings point to the potential of experiences such as the Odyssey to challenge the power differential that often exists between mentor and prospective teachers. Furthermore the act of engaging in mathematical activities together may encourage prospective teachers to elaborate on their mathematical explanations as well as allow mentor teachers the opportunity to (re)visit mathematical ideas. [For the complete proceedings, see ED597799.]
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Theory Practice Relationship, Mentors, Power Structure, Cooperating Teachers, Expertise, Institutes (Training Programs), Summer Programs, Interprofessional Relationship, Elementary School Mathematics
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DRL1019860
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