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Publication Date: 2007-May
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The Multimedia Case as a Tool for Professional Development: An Analysis of Online and Face-to-Face Interaction among Mathematics Pre-Service Teachers, In-Service Teachers, Mathematicians, and Mathematics Teacher Educators
McGraw, Rebecca; Lynch, Kathleen; Koc, Yusuf; Budak, Ayfer; Brown, Catherine A.
Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, v10 n2 p95-121 May 2007
In this study, we consider the potential of multimedia cases as tools for teacher professional development. Specifically, we examined online and face-to-face discussions that occurred within groups composed of pre-service mathematics teachers, in-service mathematics teachers, mathematicians, and mathematics teacher educators. Discussions within these heterogeneous groups tended to focus on issues of classroom implementation of the tasks shown in the multimedia case. Secondary foci of discussion included task characteristics and appropriateness of tasks for engaging students in thinking about mathematical concepts and processes. Analysis of contributions to discussions across group member type revealed differences that suggest that the variety of backgrounds and experiences of group members can blend in ways that support rich and critical discussions of mathematics, teaching, and learning.
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Teachers, Professional Development, Teacher Educators, Multimedia Materials, Interaction Process Analysis, Protocol Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, Task Analysis, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Teacher Collaboration
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Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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