Mathematics content for elementary teachers

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Elementary Science Teacher Education : International Perspectives on Contempo…

Co-Published with the Association For Science Teacher Education. Reflecting recent policy and standards initiatives, emerging research agendas, and key innovations, this volume provides a contemporary overview of important developments and issues that have that have in recent years shaped elementary science education pre-service courses and professional development, and practices that are shapi…

Using STEM-focused teacher preparation programs to reimagine elementary educa…

There has been an increasing issue in STEM education as many lack the interest and knowledge in STEM disciplines and fields. It may be that exposure to STEM concepts and skills does not begin early enough. Indeed, most programs target older students. Given the high demand for STEM workers, and the projected growth of STEM fields (Washington, D.C., 2011), it is increasingly important to expose s…

Navigating elementary science teaching and learning : cases of classroom prac…

This book is a resource for both prospective and practicing elementary teachers as they learn to teach science in ways which foster the development of a community of science learners with multiple perspectives and diverse approaches to problem solving. It includes cases that feature dilemmas embedded in rich narrative stories which characterize the lives of teachers of science, and by extension…

Learning mathematics in elementary and middle schools : a learner-centered ap…

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xxi, 458 pages : illustrations (some color)

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Elementary mathematics curriculum materials : designs for student learning an…

The book presents comparative analyses of five elementary mathematics curriculum programs used in the U.S. from three different perspectives: the mathematical emphasis, the pedagogical approaches, and how authors communicate with teachers. These perspectives comprise a framework for examining what curriculum materials are comprised of, what is involved in reading and interpreting them, and how …

Dialogical argumentation and reasoning in elementary science classrooms

Science educators have come to recognize children's reasoning and problem solving skills as crucial ingredients of scientific literacy. As a consequence, there has been a concurrent, widespread emphasis on argumentation as a way of developing critical and creative minds. Argumentation has been of increasing interest in science education as a means of actively involving students in science and, …

Vocabulary in a SNAP : 100+ Lessons for Secondary Instruction (Teaching Vocab…

Secondary educators face crucial questions when shaping their vocabulary instruction -- what words to target and how to foster self-directed student learning. Vocabulary in a SNAP: 100+ lessons for secondary instruction by Angela B. Peery provides more than one hundred research-based minilessons that help teachers efficiently shape instruction, each taking no more than twenty minutes of instruc…

The narrative of mathematics teachers : elementary school mathematics teacher…

The issue of mathematics teaching and its impact on learners' attainments in this subject has continuously been on the public agenda. The anthology of chapters in this book consists of varied up-to-date studies of some of the best mathematics education researchers and mathematics teaching experts, exploring the varied aspects of this essential. The book depicts the elementary school mathematics…

The mathematics education of elementary teachers : issues and strategies for …

This book is an edited volume addressing specific issues of significance for individuals involved with the undergraduate mathematics content preparation of prospective elementary teachers (PSTs). Teaching mathematics content courses to this group of students presents unique challenges. While some PSTs enter their teacher preparation with weak mathematical skills and knowledge, many also hold ne…