The goal of this project is to improve the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers through the implementation of an integrated teacher development model that deepens pre-service teachers' mathematical knowledge while integrating their knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy in a meaningful way. The model is based on how teachers develop and use their knowledge in the act of instruction. It draws upon current research in order to help teachers integrate their knowledge sets through the process of decision-making and reflection. This proposed model (demonstrated as a capstone course) and the discoveries made by the project could also lead to and inform the development of new teacher preparation curricula that can be disseminated to the wider education community.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
1140709
Program Officer
John Haddock
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2012-08-15
Budget End
2015-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$178,382
Indirect Cost
Name
Board of Trustees of Illinois State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Normal
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
61760