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Warren, Elizabeth – Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 2009
The implementation of a new mathematics syllabus in the elementary context is problematic, especially if it contains a new content area. A professional development model, Transformative Teaching in the Early Years Mathematics (TTEYM) was specifically developed to support the implementation of the new Patterns and Algebra strand. The model was…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Social Theories, Algebra, Faculty Development
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Matthews, Mona W.; Cobb, Mark B. – Journal of Literacy Research, 2005
Sociocultural theories provide a useful lens for interpreting behaviors as individuals enter contexts requiring social interactions. These theories help us understand that learning is stimulated and nourished by interactions with others, supporting a view that learning is essentially a socially inspired process. This emphasis on the social and…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Young Children, Social Theories, Child Behavior