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Linking professional development and research for mathematics teaching

Linking professional development and research for mathematics teaching.  To find “what works” in terms of professional development in mathematics  To develop a culture of action research being part of CPD by encouraging teachers to become active researchers

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Linking professional development and research for mathematics teaching

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  1. Linking professional development and research for mathematics teaching

  2. To find “what works” in terms of professional development in mathematics To develop a culture of action research being part of CPD by encouraging teachers to become active researchers To produce case studies and reports through which the NCETM can communicate the messages from the research To engage teachers with research To develop communities of practice as a result of the research Aims of NCETM instigated research projects

  3. Professional development is related to change, but change in what? Change in teacher’s way of working with students Change in teacher’s views about learning Change in teacher’s knowledge about mathematics Change in teacher’s knowledge about teaching and learning mathematics Change in learning processes of students Change in learning outcomes of students Change in nature of discussion/dialogue that takes place in the classroom What is the purpose of PD in Mathematics?

  4. What constitutes evidence for effective professional development?Evidence of change in students’ learning processes/outcomes?Evidence of change in teacher’s way of working in the classroom?

  5. Researching professional development. Research-informed professional development. Research as professional development. Research and professional development

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