Learning to Teach Elementary Mathematics:Ecological Elements of a Field Experience

Author: Mewborn D.S.

Source: Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, Volume 3, Number 1, 2000 , pp. 27-46(20)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

Three elements of the ecology of a mathematics methods field experience were particularly important to promoting a shift in locus of authority that precipitated reflective thinking among the preservice teachers: (a) an inquiry perspective, (b) the cohort group, and (c) school-university collaboration. The article describes these three aspects of the ecology of the field experience and provides the perspectives of the mentor teacher, preservice teacher, and teacher educator. Also included are new challenges and problems that arose with each aspect.

Keywords: elementary; field experience; mathematics; reflection; teacher education

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Department of Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia, 105 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602-7124, USA e-mail: dmewborn@coe.uga.edu

Publication date: 2000-01-01

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Mathematics and Statistics ,  Education
• By this author: Mewborn D.S.

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers