A New Look at the Professional Training of Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.

Kerr, Donald R., Jr.; Lester, Frank K., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1982-Nov

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A New Look at the Professional Training of Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.

Kerr, Donald R., Jr.; Lester, Frank K., Jr.

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v13 n4 p431-41 Nov 1982

Describes a typical pattern in American colleges and universities in preparing mathematics teachers (at Indiana University), suggests reasons for the inadequacy of the pattern, and proposes a solution to the problem. Four reasons for the inadequacy of such programs are noted and discussed. (Author/MP)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Descriptions, Program Implementation, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Education Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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