Walking at the Boundaries: Learnings From an RPP (Research-Practice Partnership) Approach to Informal Math Learning

• In Event: Math Education Support Structures of RPP (Research-Practice Partnership), Teacher Leaders, Principals, Parents, and Future Math Professionals

Abstract

Research-Practice Partnerships (RPPs) are a collaborative approach to inquiry where university-based researchers and community-based practitioners share in the work of understanding educational problems and creating evidence-based solutions. Theoretically drawing upon boundary spanners, boundary practices, and boundary objects, we aim to understand how boundary crossing is promoted across nine informal learning partners. Initial findings suggest that informal mathematics learning is conceptualized differently across sites. Future research is needed to understand how the boundary crossings change over time.

Authors

• Anthony J. Petrosino, Southern Methodist University

• Marc Sager, Southern Methodist University

• Maximilian Sherard, University of North Texas

• Candace A. Walkington, Southern Methodist University

• Julianna Washington-Henderson, Southern Methodist University

• Saki L. Milton, Southern Methodist University