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EMS&TL June 2010. What’s Important for Mathematics Leader. Judith E. Jacobs School of Education University of Michigan @ Ann Arbor. Outline of Presentation. Three Big Ideas Resources Areas of Expertise. Three Big Ideas. Make time for learning and thinking.
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EMS&TL June 2010 What’s Important for Mathematics Leader Judith E. Jacobs School of Education University of Michigan @ Ann Arbor
Outline of Presentation • Three Big Ideas • Resources • Areas of Expertise
Three Big Ideas Make time for learning and thinking. Establish a support network for yourself. Know the answers vs. know how to find the answers.
Resources • Associations • AMTE www.amte.net • NCSM www.mathleadership.org • NCTM www.nctm.org
Resources • Publications • Loucks-Horsley, Susan, et.al (2010) Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Mathematics and Science • NCTM. Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points a-c. Then books for grades a, b, & c. • Zimmerman, et.al. (2009)Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning [Experienced] Mathematics Teacher.
Resources • Web sites • National Library of Virtual Manipulatives • Google search for virtual manipulatives • Exemplars – www.exemplars .com • Rubric-graded, differentiatedm problems by grade spans
Areas of Expertise • Interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship • Mathematics content and pedagogy • Curriculum mapping – vertical maps • Assessment issues and techniques • Technology – use of the web
Professional Development Related to their everyday work
Professional Development • Curriculum Alignment and Implementation • Examining Teaching and Learning • Case studies • Lesson study • Immersion Experiences
Professional Development • Practice Teaching • Coaching • Demonstration Lessons
Professional Development Getting Teachers to Understand their options with respect to types of professional development.