AMTE Preconference Session Focused on Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation

"Pathways to Middle School Mathematics Teaching in California: Concerns and Opportunities"
Preconference Session at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference Irvine, California – 27 January 2011 [.pdf]

Session Presentations:

Session Overview and "Current Pathways for Preparing Middle School Mathematics Teachers" (Carol Fry Bohlin - California State University, Fresno)

"Middle Grade Mathematics Teacher Preparation in North Carolina" (David Pugalee - University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

"Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory Mathematics at SJSU" (Joanne Rossi Becker – San José State University)

"Pathways to Gaining an Initial or Add-on Single Subject Credential in Foundational Level Mathematics at CSU, Long Beach" (Babette Benken – California State University, Long Beach)

"Teaching English Learners and Students with Special Needs: Important Elements of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation" (Felipe Razo – California State University, East Bay)

"Mathematical Coursework and the CSET" (Jorgen Berglund – California State University, Chico)

"What Does the Research Say About (Middle School) Mathematics Teacher Preparation and Teacher Effectiveness? What Research is Still Needed?" (Mark Ellis – California State University, Fullerton)

Pictured left to right in photo above: Carol Fry Bohlin, Babette Benkin, Mark Ellis, Felipe Razo, Jorgen Berglund, Joanne Rossi Becker, Davida Fischman, Margaret Kidd, and David Pugalee (inset).

(Posted 2/12/11)