ERIC Number: EJ1044947
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 28
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ISSN: ISSN-0890-6459
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Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Gender Equity in K-6 Mathematics Teaching
Neumann, Maureen D.
Teacher Education and Practice, v27 n1 p90-117 Win 2014
The purpose of this research was to examine what preservice teachers learned about their intentions to provide equitable instruction in comparison to their actual teaching acts. Preservice teachers in a K-6 mathematics methods course analyzed their verbal interactions from their teaching of a mathematics lesson and used guided reflection to examine their practice for equitable instruction. The systematic investigation into their teaching helped many participants identify hidden beliefs and inequitable teaching practices. As a result of the project, many participants discussed the potential impact on student learning and planned to modify their instruction to respond to those exposed inequitable teacher actions. A small group of students, however, did not recognize any areas of concern as a result of their analysis and reflection.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Preservice Teachers, Gender Issues, Sex Fairness, Elementary School Mathematics, Methods Courses, Investigations, Teaching Experience, Student Teaching, Educational Practices, Transformative Learning, Interaction, Verbal Communication, Beliefs, Social Justice, Teacher Behavior, Student Projects, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Student Teacher Attitudes, Content Analysis, Attitude Change, Inclusion
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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