Teachers’ Learning of Mathematics in the Presence of Technology: Participatory Cognitive Apprenticeship
Type: Full Paper Topic: Mathematics
Room: 10
Fri, Mar. 22 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Authors:
Mara Alagic, Wichita State University, USA
Abstract:
The participatory cognitive apprenticeship in the technology-based learning environment (PCATLE) is an evolving variation of the cognitive apprenticeship learning model developed as a result of two years of teaching “Technology in the mathematics classroom K-12”. It surfaces from author’s work with prospective and practicing teachers as well as teaching experiences in integration of mathematics and information and communication technologies. The underpinning theoretical support comes from the teaching philosophy that honors differentiating instruction for individualized learning for understanding. The model has been evolving in association with the teachers/networking partners involved. This paper describes the main characteristics of the development of this model (up to this point) and some of the qualitative features of class interactions during that process.