Overview

Designed to strengthen the teaching of mathematics in the elementary grades, this book focuses on helping teachers engage in instruction based on learning trajectories (LTs). The authors bring together the experiences and key research-based findings of four different groups of teacher educators that created effective professional development around LTs. Beginning with a brief introduction to the key principles of LTs, the text then examines four exemplary projects with details on professional development design, teacher learning, and project implementation. The book features contributions from renowned scholars, including a final discussion and commentary chapter by professional development researcher Hilda Borko. Book Features: A brief introduction to learning trajectories—what they are and their potential to improve instruction. Key takeaways from professional development designers. The practices of professional development designers and facilitators with years of experience helping teachers learn about trajectories. Exclusive details about professional development design not found in other resources.

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Author:   Paola Sztajn ,  P. Holt Wilson
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.349kg
ISBN:  

9780807761793

ISBN 10:   0807761796
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   07 June 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgments vii 1. Learning Trajectories and Professional Development 1 Paola Sztajn and P. Holt Wilson 2. The Learning Trajectory Based Instruction Project 15 Paola Sztajn, Cyndi Edgington, P. Holt Wilson, Jared Webb, and Marrielle Myers 3. The Children’s Measurement Project 48 Jeffrey E. Barrett, Megan H. Wickstrom, Jennifer M. Tobias, Craig J. Cullen, Amanda L. Cullen, and Jae M. Baek 4. The Responsive Teaching in Elementary Mathematics Project 75 Victoria R. Jacobs, Susan B. Empson, D’Anna Pynes, Amy Hewitt, Naomi Jessup, and Gladys Krause 5. The Building Blocks and TRIAD Projects 104 Julie Sarama and Douglas H. Clements 6. Design Considerations for Professional Development Involving Learning Trajectories 132 P. Holt Wilson and Paola Sztajn 7. Learning Trajectories in Mathematics Professional Development: A Commentary 141 Hilda Borko About the Contributors 155 Index 159

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Paola Sztajn is associate dean for research and innovation and professor of mathematics education at the College of Education, North Carolina State University. P. Holt Wilson is an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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