Mathematics Teaching that Matters! Re-focusing Teacher Attention to Mathematics Education Needs of Our Students, Communities and Families.

Friday, October 12, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
604 (WSCC)
Chair:
Julia Aguirre, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Washington-Tacoma

Description: This session showcases cutting-edge research in mathematics teacher education designed to better prepare teachers to meet the mathematics education needs of Latin@, Native American and immigrant youth. The research reports multiple perspectives on effective mathematics teaching voiced from students, families, teachers, and scholars to strengthen mathematics learning and teaching.



10:15 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:20 AM
Looking for Mathematical Ideas in the Wrong Places
Higinio Dominguez, PhD , Assistant Professor , Michigan State University
10:40 AM
Developing their mathematical voice: Students write letters to preservice teachers about mathematical ideas
Cynthia Anhalt, PhD , Director, Secondary Mathematics Education Program , University of Arizona ; Sandra Crespo, PhD , Associate Professor , Michigan State University
11:00 AM
Using “Play” to Change Pre-service Teachers’ Conceptions of Mathematics and the Abilities of Latin@ Students
Rochelle Gutierrez, PhD , Professor , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
11:20 AM
Teaching Our Children: Latino Parents speak up about mathematics teaching and learning
Jose Maria Menendez, PhD , Faculty , Pima Community College ; Marta Civil, PhD , Professor , University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill