Session: Rethinking Mathematics Teacher Preparation To Meet The Needs Of Latin@ and Native American Youth: Integrating Mathematics, Power, Culture, and Language (2013 SACNAS National Conference)

Friday, October 4, 2013: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

217 B (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)

Chair:

Julia Aguirre, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington Tacoma

Description: This session showcases innovative research in mathematics teacher preparation that examines the interplay among mathematics, power, culture, and language in learning to teach mathematics. Presenters will discuss how to best prepare the next generation of teachers to meet the mathematics education needs of Latin@, Native American and immigrant youth.

10:15 AM

Introductory Remarks

10:20 AM

Preparing Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teachers: Analyzing Mathematical Thinking, Culture, Language, and Power in Learning to Teach Mathematics
Julia Aguirre, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Washington Tacoma

10:40 AM

Beyond Vocabulary: Examining the Supports and Challenges of Preparing Bilingual Elementary Teacher Candidates Learning to Teach Mathematics in Spanish and English
Maria Zavala, PhD , Assistant Professor , San Francisco State University

11:00 AM

Getting Smarter Together: Learning to Challenge Inequitable Mathematics Instruction in a Math Methods Course
Sandra Crespo, PhD , Associate Professor , Michigan State University

11:20 AM

Secondary Mathematics Preservice Teachers’ Conceptions of Equity
Christa Jackson, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Kentucky

11:40 AM

Secondary Mathematics Preservice Teachers’ Conceptions of Equity
Alejandra Salinas, PhD , Assistant Professor , Boston University

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