Download - What’s Important for Mathematics Leader
Judith E. Jacobs
Judith E. JacobsSchool of Education
University of Michigan @ Ann Arbor
EMS&TL June 2010
Judith E. Jacobs
Make time for learning and thinking.
Establish a support network for yourself.
Know the answers vs. know how to find the answers.
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Associations AMTE www.amte.net NCSM www.mathleadership.org NCTM www.nctm.org
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Publications Loucks-Horsley, Susan, et.al (2010)
Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Mathematics and Science
NCTM. Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points a-c. Then books for grades a, b, & c.
Zimmerman, et.al. (2009)Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning [Experienced] Mathematics Teacher.
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Web sites National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Google search for virtual manipulatives Exemplars – www.exemplars .com
Rubric-graded, differentiatedm problems by grade spans
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Interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship
Mathematics content and pedagogy Curriculum mapping – vertical maps Assessment issues and techniques Technology – use of the web
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Curriculum Alignment and Implementation
Examining Teaching and Learning Case studies Lesson study
Immersion Experiences
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Getting Teachers to Understand
their options with respect to types of professional development.