Goals of this session:
We will learn about ways in which the Math Forum explicitly supports professional development and teachers' views of themselves as learners.
- We will be introduced to Teacher2Teacher and Bridging Research and Practice -- two projects facilitated by the Math Forum.
- Conversation will focus on ways that the Web and in particular The Math Forum can support furthering teacher's professional learning.
- Ways in which these experiences have been used to attain professional credit will be discussed.
Research
Teaching professionals must be able to form their own teaching community in order to change teaching practices. (Corcoran 1995; Liberman 1996)
Community must offer teachers convenient access to high-quality experiences and resources, and teachers must derive personal value, reward, and efficiencies from their participation in the community. (Harris 1995)
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Relevant Links
The Math Forum
The Math Forum is a leading center for mathematics and mathematics education on the Internet.
Teacher2Teacher
A resource for teachers and parents who have questions about teaching mathematics.
T2T FAQ
Bridging Research and Practice
An example of on-line professional development.
Encouraging Mathematical Thinking
A videopaper that includes an exploration of teaching practices and discussions about how to encourage mathematical thinking.
Teacher Exchange
The Teacher Exchange is a combination of Web Units and Lessons page and the idea of encouraging the mathematics education community to contribute their own lessons. Materials are organized first according to the NCTM-defined grade level bands, and within grade levels by the content standards.
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The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel School of Education.
