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Swars, Susan L.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Carothers, Jody; Myers, Kayla – Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2018
Many in the field of mathematics education call for elementary schools to have elementary mathematics specialists (EMSs) who provide needed mathematical expertise and support for children and teachers. EMSs serve as a reasonable, immediate alternative to the challenges generated by elementary teachers needing improved mathematical knowledge for…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Jacobs, Tiffany G.; Smith, Marvin E.; Swars, Susan L.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Myers, Kayla D. – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2015
This mixed-methods study examines effects of implementing a mock edTPA task on prospective elementary teachers' perceptions of teaching effectiveness. Results from the Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument document a significant change in participants' beliefs that they can effectively teach mathematics. Qualitative results illuminate…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Activities, Mixed Methods Research
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Swars, Susan L.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Hart, Lynn C.; Carothers, Jody – Action in Teacher Education, 2013
This multiple case study examined the experiences of two groups of elementary prospective teachers (N ?=?12) completing distinct mathematics content courses. The findings reveal perspectives on knowing, learning, and teaching mathematics as experienced in the context of these courses. One group characterized mathematics as a "record of…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Instruction