Seminar+10

=Seminar 10 -- December 10, 2009=

Topics: Implementing mathematical tasks Using cases in our work as teachers Final thoughts

Readings: Chapin, et. al. Case Study – Fair or not fair

Summary: This case looks at a probability lesson of the fictitious Mr. Donnell (although based on one of the teachers in the study). The case shows Mr. Donnell's projected lesson plan as well as the improvising that he had to do as the discussion of fair events took place.

Stevens, B. A. (2001). My involvement in change. //Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School,// 7(3), 178-182. [|Stevens_MyInvolvementInChange.PDF]

Summary: In this personal reflection, Stevens looks at the changes that have taken place in his teaching mathematics. He explains his school environment and how this impacted his change. He then describes his changes and the impacts on teaching.

Featherstone, J. (2003) Letter to a young teacher. In J. Featherstone, L. Featherstone, and C. Featherstone (Eds.) //Dear Josie: Witnessing the hopes and failures of democratic education// (pp.163 -- 172). New York: Teachers College Press. [|Featherstone_DearJosie.PDF]

Summary: This is a letter written to a young teacher from the perspective of a teacher educator. The young teacher asks for advice, and Featherstone responds by the mentioning that the roles of a teacher is much more than just a teacher. It offers advice and direction of how teachers can move forward beyond just teaching. He discusses the roles of education in the United States and how there are some successes and failures, but that is a part of education.

Assignments Due: Discussion Analysis Assignment by **12:00 noon on Friday, December 11, 2009**