Creating Partnerships Between Teachers and Undergraduates Interested in Secondary Math and Science

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Abstract

This study explored one program’s efforts to facilitate partnerships between prospective and practicing math and science teachers. During the program, five undergraduates and four high school teachers co-planned and co-implemented lessons aligned to the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice and 8 Science & Engineering Practices. Furthermore, the undergraduates and teachers participated in research projects of their own design in science or math. The research examined these participants’ within-program experiences, the nature of the developing partnerships, and the curricular materials to identify the ways in which new standards were incorporated into classroom practice. We contend that engaging in both research and teaching experiences allowed for all participants to be valued contributing members to their partnerships and overall community.

Authors

• Lauren Honeycutt Swanson, Whittier College

• Lorelei R. Coddington, Whittier College