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    Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator
    Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator
    Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator
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    Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator

    By M. Warnasuriya Ed.D

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    This book introduces the many benefits of mathematics professional development for middle school teachers. It explores key features of effective professional development, research-based models, that can be used to design professional development and an analysis of professional development in the context of adult-learning theories. The importance of professional learning communities as an avenue for educators to grow in their knowledge and skills is also discussed. A qualitative research study that elucidates the many benefits of mathematics professional development on teachers’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach middle school students is explored. The results of the study and its implications to teaching practice are discussed.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateSep 21, 2018
    ISBN9781984554628
    Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator
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    M. Warnasuriya Ed.D

    I have been working in the field of education for many years. The experience that I possess as a mathematics teacher as well as a doctor in the field continues to impact my perceptions of the educator’s role- the “change agent” in the classroom. The more knowledgeable the teacher is with regards to pedagogy and content awareness, the better equipped they will be to impact student achievement. Advancing professionally is an avenue that teachers can use to be more effective within the classroom. My extensive research on mathematics professional development and its impact on quality teaching has been the impetus behind this book.

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      Professional Development and the Mathematics Educator - M. Warnasuriya Ed.D

      Copyright © 2018 by M. Warnasuriya Ed.D.

      ISBN:                  Softcover            978-1-9845-5463-5

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      Rev. date: 09/20/2018

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      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Growing Professionally as an Educator

      Chapter 2: Effective Mathematics Professional Development

      Quality and Innovation

      Providing Teachers with Opportunities to Engage through Collaboration

      Placing an Emphasis on Content and Skills

      Being Sustained and On-going

      Placing a Focus on Collegiality

      Allowing Teacher Participation in the Construction of Professional Development

      A Focus on Teacher Dispositions towards Professional Development

      Administrative Support

      Chapter 3: Professional Development Models for Mathematics Educators

      Individually-guided Staff Development

      Observation and Assessment

      Involvement in a Development and Improvement Process

      Training

      Inquiry

      Chapter 4: Application of Adult Learning Theories to Professional Development

      Knowles’ Andragogy

      Illeris’ Three Dimensions

      McClusky’s Theory of Margin

      Jarvis’s Learning Process

      Chapter 5: Benefits of Professional Learning Communities for Teachers and Students

      The Meaning of a Professional Learning Community

      Collaboration is Key

      Data-Driven Decision-Making within the Professional Learning Community

      How Professional Growth Occurs within the Professional Learning Community

      Chapter 6: Introduction to a Qualitative Research Study: The Impact of Professional Development on Middle School Mathematics Teachers

      Chapter 7: Benefits of Professional Development in the Context of Mathematics Knowledge Attained

      Gaining a Deeper Understanding of Mathematics Concepts and Application to Real Life

      Enhancing Awareness of Curriculum and Instruction

      Acquiring a Higher Understanding of a Global Curriculum

      Chapter 8: Benefits of Professional Development in the Context of Mathematics Skills Attained

      The Ability to Apply a Wide Range of Instructional Strategies to Address the Needs of Diverse Students

      Tailoring Instruction to Students’ Learning Styles

      Student collaboration

      Technology Integration

      Cross-Curricular Integration

      Chapter 9: Benefits of Professional Development in the Context of Teacher Dispositions

      Enhancing Teacher Beliefs in Student Capabilities

      Developing Optimism about Teacher Efforts in the Classroom

      Chapter 10: Implications of the Research Study Results for Practice

      References

      Dedicated to

      my colleagues at St. John the Baptist School, Baldwin Park, California….

      Introduction

      Teaching is a formidable force. The role of the educator in the academic success of a student cannot be underestimated at any point in time. Quality teaching is the corner stone of successful learning outcomes. When students are exposed to a dynamic educational atmosphere where their individual learning needs are met, it ensures their academic growth and advancement. Teachers who create such environments frequently experience better results with their students. Successful teachers are not only simply charismatic and persuasive presenters. Rather, they engage their students in robust cognitive and social tasks and teach the students how to use this learning productively (Joyce, Weil, & Calhoun, 2009). Successful teachers implement innovative instructional strategies, are aware of students’ strengths, and consistently work to improve their own knowledge base through professional growth endeavors (Warnasuriya, 2018). The major role of teaching is to create powerful learners (Joyce, Weil, & Calhoun, 2009). In order to accomplish this, teachers must equip themselves with tools in the form of pedagogical knowledge and the subject awareness that is necessary to help students attain advancement. These tools can be obtained through various forms of professional development.

      In the context of mathematics education, professional development is an invaluable resource for teachers. It is an essential mechanism for deepening teachers’ understanding of content and developing their teaching practices. As a result, professional development could be a cornerstone of systemic educational reform (Smith & O’ Day, 1991). Regardless of the students they encounter, teachers who continue to advance in their instructional skill can impact learning in significant ways. Teacher beliefs and perceived abilities within the classroom are influenced by their educational attainment (Wilcox-Herzog, 2002). A strong foundation in content and pedagogy enable teachers to deliver effective instruction and tailor it to students’ individual learning requirements. Research has shown that

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