“You’re a Person Who Knows How to Teach”: Preservice Teachers’ Learning Examined Through Structured Reflection (Poster 26)

• In Event: Sunday Poster Session 11:25 am
  In Poster Session: Mathematics Education Poster Session

Abstract

Major disparities exist in the ability for schools to recruit and retain highly qualified mathematics teachers, particularly in high needs areas. Teacher education programs are called to better prepare preservice teachers to understand and effectively implement effective mathematics teaching practices from the start. This study examines the experiences of preservice teachers as they reflect on teaching and learning in both traditional practicums and on campus learning assistantships, using the lens of value (Wenger et al., 2011) as a framework for understanding their shifts in thinking over time. This paper adds to the research on how targeted teaching and learning experiences, paired with structured mentorship and reflection opportunities, can help to equip novice teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Authors

• Paula Jakopovic, University of Nebraska - Omaha

• Kelly M Gomez Johnson, University of Nebraska - Omaha

• Frances Anderson, University of Nebraska - Omaha