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The Road Less Travelled: Examining Alternative Routes to Elementary Teacher Preparation in Mathematics

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Τίτλος: The Road Less Travelled: Examining Alternative Routes to Elementary Teacher Preparation in Mathematics
Γλώσσα: English
Συγγραφείς: Kelly O. Byrd (ORCID 0000-0001-9915-1391), Susan Ferguson (ORCID 0000-0001-8068-223X)
Πηγή: Educational Process: International Journal. 2024 13(2):15-30.
Διαθεσιμότητα: UNIVERSITEPARK Limited. iTOWER Plaza (No61, 9th floor) Merkez Mh Akar Cd No3, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey 34382. e-mail: editor@edupij.com; Web site: http://www.edupij.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Ημερομηνία έκδοσης: 2024
Τύπος εγγράφου: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Alternative Teacher Certification, Teaching Methods, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Masters Programs, Internship Programs, Elementary School Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Student Attitudes, Teacher Education Programs, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Resources, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Student Diversity, Theory Practice Relationship
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Περίληψη: Background/purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify strengths and deficits of alternative teacher certification programs, with particular emphasis on approaches to strengthening mathematical content knowledge and pedagogy. Materials/methods: Six participants included both teacher candidates enrolled in internship in the alternative master's elementary or early childhood program and recent graduates of the programs at a university in the southeast United States. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via an online focus group to elicit conversation among the participants of their combined perceptions of program-level recommendations to better prepare them to teach elementary mathematics. Using inductive, open coding of the transcribed data, the researchers identified and ultimately agreed upon the emerging themes related to perceptions of preparation program components. Results: Related to research question one, participants shared meaningful experiences related to the instructor modeling effective mathematics teaching practices that have impacted their own teaching. Related to research question two, five common themes, including recommendations for improvement, were revealed: Need for more preservice mathematics methods instruction and theory into practice; Preparedness for accommodating diverse needs; Analyzing student data to inform practice; Utilizing and securing available resources; and navigating curricular changes/district mandates. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, teacher candidates in the elementary and early childhood alternative master's programs are in need additional content, pedagogy, and resources to effectively teach elementary mathematics.
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