Abstract
Research has shown that the focus of mathematics student teaching programs is typically classroom management and non-mathematics specific teaching strategies. However, the redesigned BYU student teaching structure has proven to help facilitate a greater focus on mathematics-specific pedagogy and student mathematics during post-lesson reflection meeting conversations. This study analyzed what specific principles of NCTM’s standards of effective teaching were discussed in the reflection meetings of this redesigned structure. This study found that the student teachers extensively discussed seven of the eight principles NCTM considers to be necessary for effective mathematics teaching. Other pedagogical principles pertaining to student mathematical learning not included in NCTM’s standards of effecting teaching were also discussed, as well as the student teachers’ own understanding of mathematics. Behavior was discussed very little. This study also provides insights into how mathematics student teaching can be further restructured to assure that mathematics student teachers can leave their student teaching programs ready to implement the principles of effective teaching in their own classrooms.
Degree
MA
College and Department
Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Mathematics Education
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Divis, Danielle Rose, "The Principles of Effective Teaching Student Teachershave the Opportunity to Learn in an AlternativeStudent Teaching Structure" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 5673.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5673
Date Submitted
2016-03-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd8386
Keywords
Conversations, Classroom Management, Mathematics, Effective Teaching, Student Teaching Structure, Reflection, Teacher Education, Opportunity to Learn
Language
english