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Bridging Practice and Theory: Explorations of Self as Teacher

Bridging Practice and Theory: Explorations of Self as Teacher. Introductions of self. Name Background (Occupations held, teaching experience, etc.) Why a mathematics teacher? Two interesting things. Mathematics Pre-test. This test is to aid in constructing diverse groups.

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Bridging Practice and Theory: Explorations of Self as Teacher

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  1. Bridging Practice and Theory: Explorations of Self as Teacher

  2. Introductions of self Name Background (Occupations held, teaching experience, etc.) Why a mathematics teacher? Two interesting things

  3. Mathematics Pre-test This test is to aid in constructing diverse groups. Do the best you can and be as descriptive as possible.

  4. Syllabus

  5. Goals for the course By the end of this course you will: • know how to use their content and pedagogical knowledge in practice in ways that meets the vision of the reform-oriented learning and teaching of mathematics • have explored their vision of self • be able to articulate what they have learned in this course • be proficient in designing lessons • investigate the extent of their preparation for teaching in the school context • develop understanding of students’ learning of mathematics • develop their content and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics • appreciate the importance of collaborative planning

  6. Assignments • Vision Statement: • In this paper you will be describing how you envision your practices in your future classroom. This will be refined and modified throughout the semester. See assignment sheet for further details.

  7. Assignments • Mathematical Autobiography • In this paper you will be investigating and reflecting on your relationship with mathematics in your life. See assignment sheet for further details.

  8. Assignments • Micro-teaching Lesson Study (MLS) Plans • The construction of well thought out and worthwhile lesson plans takes time. It also requires the collaboration of others with varying perspectives. These lesson plans are to demonstrate the results of four weeks’ worth of contemplation, revisions, modifications, dry runs, and improvements. Rough drafts will be submitted at the end of every week. Final drafts will be tested during your field experience week. See rubric for more information. • More on this next week

  9. Assignments • Weekly Summary and Reflections: • You will write a weekly reflection that will focus on two aspects of the class. The first is the Micro-teaching Lesson Study (MLS) that occurs and the other on the weekly reading assignments. When reflecting on the MLS aspect you are to focus on the progress and process of the overall lesson, the discussion that ensued, and the conclusion about the lessons goals, achievements, and results. When reflecting on the readings you are expected to go “beyond the author” (Gadamer, 1975) and make connections to your experiences as students or with previous field experiences. The reflection should also include how the reading changed your perspective on this experience that you had.

  10. Assignments • Presentation of Experience: • At the end of the four week of MLS and class taught during the field experience, each group will be responsible for presenting a case study of the lesson. Groups are to give a detailed description of the lesson, the actions of the students (this includes bringing in student work), the moves the groups made, the analysis of the observers, and the modifications that should be done if the lesson is done again. See rubric for more information.

  11. Assignments • Final Portfolio • With the final portfolio you will demonstrate the progress you believe you have made throughout the semester. All claims will be backed up with evidence from the class. See rubric for more information.

  12. More on Math Auto and Vision • Take time with the people around you to begin discussing your relationship with mathematics. • Things to think about: • Particular individuals, groups, or institutions that heavily influenced you (negatively and positively) • Events that were highly impactful to your few of mathematics • What is it that you want to accomplish as a teacher? • Think about relationship with students, parents, and community

  13. Case Study

  14. Case Study Read over case study and discuss with those around you the questions at the end of the vignette

  15. Beliefs Questionnaire Please complete the questionnaire before you leave today.

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