Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher: A Guide for Observations and Self-Assessment

by Artzt; Alice F.

• ISBN13: 9780805861945
• ISBN10: 0805861947
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-09-14
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

This revised and expanded edition of "Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher "continues to provide preservice and inservice mathematics teachers with practical ideas for developing and honing reflective and self-analytical skills needed to advance and improve instruction. Ideally suited for use with students who are taking a mathematics methods course or who are student teaching, this activity-oriented, research-based text: *supplies detailed observation instruments that preservice teachers can use when they observe other teachers; *offers reflective activities that provide a structure through which beginning teachers can think about their teaching in an insightful, thorough, and productive manner; and *includes guidelines and instruments for supervisors to use when observing, conferencing with, and assessing beginning or student teachers. All instruments and suggested activities are presented within a highly effective framework for teacher reflection and self-assessment that was developed in the spirit of inquiry-based, learner-centered teaching and is grounded in a cognitive perspective. New in the Second Edition: The first edition of this popular text focused on middle and secondary level mathematics teaching. This edition has been expanded to encompass elementary mathematics education, including new examples from elementary student teachers. Rubrics have been added for the observation report and the portfolio instruments. The text has been updated throughout.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables	p. xiii
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xv
Preface to the First Edition	p. xvii
Acknowledgments	p. xviii
A Note to Professors	p. xxi
Philosophical Basis for the Model
Toward an Understanding of Student-Centered Teaching	p. 3
A Framework for the Examination of Instructional Practice	p. 9
A Framework for the Examination of Teacher Cognitions	p. 17
Putting It All Together	p. 25
How to Use the Model
Using the Model to Examine Teachers' Instructional Practice and Cognitions	p. 39
Using the Model to Examine Your Own Instructional Practice and Cognitions	p. 85
Using a Portfolio to Document How You Engage in Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 121
Evidence-the Model in Action
Case Studies of the Model in Action: Five Cases	p. 135
Research Results of Exploratory Study
Summary of Patterns of Lesson Dimensions	p. 152
Summary of Patterns of Cognitions	p. 154
Observation Guidelines
Observation 1-Nature of the Content (Tasks)	p. 158
Observation 2-Questioning (Discourse)	p. 159
Observation 3-Motivation and Teaching Strategies (Tasks, Learning Environment, Discourse)	p. 164
Observation 4-Homework (Tasks, Learning Environment, Discourse, Phases, Monitoring, Regulating)	p. 166
Observation 5-Use of Class Time (Phases, Tasks, Learning Environment, Discourse)	p. 168
Observation 6-Verbal Behavior of Students (Discourse)	p. 170
Observation 7-Task Orientation of Students (Tasks, Learning Environment, Discourse)	p. 172
Observation 8-Assessment (Monitoring and Regulating)	p. 174
Observation 9-Teacher Expectations and Stereotyping (Discourse, Tasks)	p. 176
Observation 10-Culminating Activity	p. 179
Rubric for Grading the Observation Reports	p. 183
Observation Charts Made by Preservice Teachers
Verbal Interaction Chart	p. 186
Line Graph of On-Task Behaviors	p. 187
Chart and Line Graph of On-Task Behaviors	p. 188
Guides and Forms for Supervised Observations
Guides for Observation Written Reports and Conferences	p. 190
Written Observation Report Before the Lesson	p. 192
Written Observation Report After the Lesson	p. 194
Self-Assessment of Instructional Practice	p. 197
Summary Self Assessment Form	p. 198
Evaluation of Teacher Cognitions	p. 199
Videotaped Lesson-Final Conference	p. 200
Portfolio Assignment and Rubrics
Portfolio Guidelines	p. 204
Three Sample Lesson Plans	p. 206
Assessment-One Quiz and One Unit Exam	p. 208
One Week of Homework and a Project	p. 211
Peer Observation Report	p. 214
Unit Plan	p. 216
Portfolio Check Sheet	p. 219
References	p. 221
Author Index	p. 227
Subject Index	p. 231
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