Mathematics Teaching and Learning in K-12: Equity and Professional Development

Mathematics Teaching and Learning in K-12: Equity and Professional Development

Mathematics Teaching and Learning in K-12: Equity and Professional Development

Mathematics Teaching and Learning in K-12: Equity and Professional Development

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Overview

The continuing gap in achievement between traditionally underserved students (students of color, English learners, and poor children) and their middle-class white peers, however, has provoked questions of the effectiveness of current mathematics teaching practices for meeting the needs of these students.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780230622395
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date: 08/18/2010
Edition description: 2010
Pages: 242
Product dimensions: 5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

MARY Q. FOOTE is Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the Elementary School, Queens College, City University of New York, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction Mary Q. Foote 1

Part I Who is Participating in the Professional Development?: Examining the Trajectories of Teacher Engagement

1 Bilingual Elementary Teachers' Reflections on Using Students' Native Language and Culture to Teach Mathematics Sylvia Celedón-Pattichis Sandra I. Musanti Mary E. Marshall 7

2 Centering the Teaching of Mathematics on Students: Equity Pedagogy in Action Laurie H. Rubel 25

3 The Power of One: Teachers Examine Their Mathematics Teaching Practice by Studying a Single Child Mary Q. Foote 41

4 Pursuing "Diversity" as an Issue of Teaching Practice in Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Ann Ryu Edwards 59

5 Teacher Positioning and Equitable Mathematics Pedagogy Anita A. Wager 77

6 Math Is More Than Numbers: Forging Connections among Equity, Teacher Participation, and Professional Development Carolee Koehn 93

7 Using Artifacts to Engage Teachers in Equity-based Professional Development: The Journey of One Teacher Kristine M. Ho 111

Commentary: Part I Kyndall Brown Megan Franke 129

Part II What Tools Have Proved Effective?: Examining Effective Resources and Vehicles for Addressing the Needs of Teachers and Their Students

8 Building Community and Relationships that Support Critical Conversations on Race: The Case of Cognitively Guided Instruction Dan Battey Angela Chan 137

9 Status and Competence as Entry Points into Discussions of Equity in Mathematics Classrooms Victoria M. Hand Jessica Quindel Indigo Esmonde 151

10 Creating "Constructive Opportunities": A "How" to Embracing Students' Mathematical Conceptions Vanessa R. Pitts Bannister Gina J. Mariano Carla D. Hall 167

11 Using Lesson Study as a Means to Support Teachers in Learning to Teach Mathematics for Social Justice Tonya Gau Bartell 181

12 Keeping the Mathematics on the Table in Urban Mathematics Professional Development: A Model that Integrates Dispositions toward Students Joi Spencer Jaime Park Rossella Santagata 199

Commentary: Part II Megan Franke Kyndall Brown 219

References 225

Notes on Contributors 239

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