Overview

Mathematics and Teaching uses case studies to explore complex and pervasive issues that arise in teaching. In this volume, school mathematics is the context in which to consider race, equity, political contexts and the broader social and cultural circumstances in which schooling occurs. This book does not provide immediate or definitive resolutions. Rather, its goal is to provoke and facilitate thoughtful discussion about critical issues for professional decision-making in mathematics teaching. This is the 7th volume in Reflective Teaching and the Social Conditions of Schooling: A Series for Prospective and Practicing Teachers, edited by Daniel P. Liston and Kenneth M. Zeichner. It follows the same format as previous volumes in the series. Part I includes four case studies of classroom experiences: ""Race and Teacher Expectations""; ""Mathematics for All?""; ""Culture and School Mathematics""; and ""Politics and School Mathematics."" Each case is followed by a space for readers own reactions and reflections, school stakeholders reactions, and a summary with additional questions for further discussion. Part II presents three public arguments representing different views about the issues that arise in mathematics teaching: conservative, liberal and radical multiculturalist. Part III offers the authors reflections on the centrality of culture in teaching mathematics, resources and exercises for further reflection, and a bibliography for further reading. Mathematics and Teaching is pertinent for all prospective and practicing teachers at any stage in their teaching careers. It is appropriate for any undergraduate and graduate course addressing mathematics teaching issues.

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Author:   Michele D. Crockett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9781138453050

ISBN 10:   1138453056
Publication Date:   03 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Selected Contents: Table of Contents Series Preface iii Preface iv Acknowledgments x Introduction 1 PART I: CASES AND REACTIONS 12 Introduction to Case 1 12 Case 1: Race and Teacher Expectations 13 Reader Reactions to Race and Teacher Expectations 19 Reactions to Race and Teacher Expectation 20 Summary and Additional Questions 34 Introduction to Case 2 35 Case 2: Mathematics for All? 36 Reader Reactions to Mathematics for All? 42 Reactions to Mathematics for All? 43 Summary and Additional Questions 55 Introduction to Case 3 57 Case 3: Culture and School Mathematics 59 Reader Reactions to Culture and School Mathematics 64 Reactions to Culture and School Mathematics 65 Summary and Additional Questions 76 Introduction to Case 4 79 Case 4: Politics and School Mathematics 81 Reader Reactions to Politics and School Mathematics 87 Reactions to Politics and School Mathematics 88 Summary and Additional Questions 104 Reader Reactions to the Four Cases 107 Reactions to the Four Cases 108 Part II. Public Arguments 119 A Conservative View: Mathematics for Global Economic Leadership 122 Comments and Questions 135 A Liberal View: Equality of Opportunity and School Mathematics in a Democracy 138 Comments and Questions 147 A Radical Multiculturalist View: Mathematics for Developing Critical Dispositions for Social Reconstruction 150 Comments and Questions 164 Part III. Concluding Remarks, Some Reflections, and Resources for Further Reflections

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"""The book uses case stories and reactions to those stories to explore various dimensions of the relationships among mathematics, schools, and culture…I can imagine using the cases and political arguments presented in Mathematics and Teaching with a number of audiences…The book itself includes reactions from parents, grandparents, school board members, administrators, and other professionals associated with K–12 schooling.These audiences are not listed explicitly as intended audiences in the series title, but it seems to me that the author did a very powerful thing by having discussions with such people about the cases and including their comments in the reactions sections. These groups can be influential in decision-making processes and are critical in the support structure for teachers who are trying to be maximally effective for all students.""--Teri J. Murphy, MAA Reviews (2009)"

The book uses case stories and reactions to those stories to explore various dimensions of the relationships among mathematics, schools, and culture...I can imagine using the cases and political arguments presented in Mathematics and Teaching with a number of audiences...The book itself includes reactions from parents, grandparents, school board members, administrators, and other professionals associated with K-12 schooling.These audiences are not listed explicitly as intended audiences in the series title, but it seems to me that the author did a very powerful thing by having discussions with such people about the cases and including their comments in the reactions sections. These groups can be influential in decision-making processes and are critical in the support structure for teachers who are trying to be maximally effective for all students. --Teri J. Murphy, MAA Reviews (2009)

Author Information

Michele D. Crockett is an assistant professor in the Mathematics, Science and Technology division, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign She is a Spencer/National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient. Her research interests focus on professional development in mathematics education and school reform.

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