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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
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An Evolution of Mathematical Beliefs: A Case Study of Three Pre-K Teachers
Herron, Julie
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v31 n4 p360-372 2010
This case study involved examination of the evolution of mathematical beliefs of three prekindergarten teachers. The researcher followed three teachers at one school in west Alabama over the course of 6 months as they implemented a new mathematics curriculum in their pre-K classrooms. Interviews were conducted prior to implementation and at the end of the school year. Classroom observations were done throughout the implementation process. Three themes emerged from the data (a) math resources for the pre-K classroom, (b) pushing beyond--thinking mathematically, and (c) instructional strategies used the pre-K classroom. These themes revealed how all of the teachers' perceptions of early childhood mathematics curriculum and instruction evolved during the course of the study. These findings have implications for early childhood teacher education programs and professional development.
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Mathematics Curriculum, Early Childhood Education, Case Studies, Beliefs, Interviews, Pretests Posttests, Curriculum Implementation, Preschool Evaluation, Classroom Observation Techniques, Educational Resources, Mathematical Logic, Teaching Methods, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alabama
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