Lifelong Learning: Mathematics Faculty Work to Improve Their Practice
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2008
School
Center for Science and Math Education
Abstract
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Science Teachers Association advocate professional teaching standards that support learning environments that are contextual and meaningful for the learner, are student-centered, and involve the learner as an active participant in their education. The empirical data that support these recommendations are not only applicable to the K-12 environment but also to higher education and undergraduate studies. However, little empirical data have accumulated to guide the professional development for faculty members in higher education and how they might learn to teach to these Standards. This paper will provide an overview of the activities findings of a five year project funded by the National Science Foundation that provided support for the professional growth and development of mathematics faculty in higher education at five Mississippi institutions of higher learning.
Publication Title
Proceedings of the 5th Annual TEAM-Math Partnership Conference Pre-Session
First Page
19
Last Page
29
Recommended Citation
Cwikla, J.
(2008). Lifelong Learning: Mathematics Faculty Work to Improve Their Practice. Proceedings of the 5th Annual TEAM-Math Partnership Conference Pre-Session, 19-29.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/21542
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