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Martin, Linda E.; Mulvihill, Thalia M. – Teacher Educator, 2016
It appears that a teacher shortage is on the rise in the nation's schools. This is not a new issue or concern; teacher shortages have occurred off and on for some time for a variety of reasons. But this particular shortage of qualified teachers does appear to be important and different than previously reported shortages ("The Washington…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Teacher Qualifications, Misconceptions, Teacher Characteristics
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McTigue, Erin M.; Uppstad, Per Henning – Reading Teacher, 2019
Computer games and computer-assisted instruction have become prevalent in reading classrooms. However, research-based guidance for teacher use of such resources has not progressed at the same rate. In lieu of research, myths circulate about the utility of these resources, particularly when students use computer games independently. The authors…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Computer Games, Computer Assisted Instruction
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King, LaGarrett J. – Social Education, 2020
"Black history is American history," is a popular phrase used by a multitude of people seeking to legitimate Black history to the general population. The motto is usually a two-fold response to concerns about the disregard of Black history. First, "Black history is American history" is used to criticize (and in some cases…
Descriptors: African American History, United States History, Misconceptions, Criticism
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Murawska, Jaclyn M.; Zollman, Alan – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2015
Although discussions about inductive reasoning can be traced back thousands of years (Fitelson 2011), the implementation of the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) within the Common Core State Standards (CCSSI 2010) is generating renewed attention to how students learn mathematics. The third SMP, "Construct viable arguments and critique…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Mathematical Logic
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Groth, Randall E. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2013
The article illustrates how statistical content and pedagogical reasoning were taught in tandem in an undergraduate course. A typical day in the course is described. It is also suggested that practising teachers can benefit from strategies used in the course. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Statistics, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Education, Undergraduate Study
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McGuire, Patrick – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2013
This article describes how a free, web-based intelligent tutoring system, (ASSISTment), was used to create online error analysis items for preservice elementary and secondary mathematics teachers. The online error analysis items challenged preservice teachers to analyze, diagnose, and provide targeted instructional remediation intended to help…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Mathematics Instruction, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Error Patterns
Chick, Helen; Beswick, Kim – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2013
This paper presents a framework for examining the Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) required of mathematics teacher "educators" as they endeavour to build the PCK for teaching mathematics that is required of the pre-service teachers with whom they work. The framework builds on existing research into PCK, and provides a series of…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Competencies, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Educators
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Lo, Jane-Jane; Ko, Yi-Yin – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
Middle school is a crucial transition period for students as they move from concrete to algebraic ways of thinking. This article describes a sequence of instruction geared toward helping prospective middle school instructors teach the topic of percentages.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
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Galili, Igal – Science & Education, 2012
Historical excurse was suggested as a beneficial form of using the history and philosophy of science in the modules of learning materials developed within the History and Philosophy in Science Teaching project. The paper briefly describes the theoretical framework of the produced modules, addressing ontological and epistemological aspects of…
Descriptors: Physics, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Misconceptions, Cultural Influences
Harris, Lauren McArthur; Bain, Robert B. – American Educator, 2011
The authors are conducting studies to determine what knowledge world history teachers need and how they can use it to plan instruction. In this article, they report on a small but in-depth study designed to examine how four pre-service and six in-service world history teachers think about, organize, and make meaning of separate world historical…
Descriptors: World History, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Misconceptions, Teaching Skills
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Roberts, Sally K. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2007
This story of a student's misconceptions about quadrilateral properties makes a case for the importance of teachers not only knowing where their students have been and where they are in terms of their learning, but also where their current learning will lead them in the future. Suggested classroom activities are included. (Contains 8 figures.)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Misconceptions, Classroom Techniques, Classroom Communication
Fuson, Karen; Clements, Douglas; Beckmann, Sybilla – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
"Focus in Grade 1: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points" describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 1 Focal Point as presented in Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. It includes representational supports for teaching and learning that can facilitate…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematical Concepts, Grade 1, Misconceptions
Schielack, Jane – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
This book describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 8 Focal Point as presented in Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. It includes representational supports for teaching and learning that can facilitate understanding, stimulate productive discussions about…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Grade 8, Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction
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Vendlinski, Terry P.; Howard, Keith E.; Hemberg, Bryan C.; Vinyard, Laura; Martel, Annabel; Kyriacou, Elizabeth; Casper, Jennifer; Chai, Yourim; Phelan, Julia C.; Baker, Eva L. – National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST), 2008
The inability of students to become proficient in algebra seems to be widespread in American schools. One of the reasons often cited for this inability is that instruction seldom builds on prior knowledge. Research suggests that teacher effectiveness is the most critical controllable variable in improving student achievement. This report details a…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Formative Evaluation, Academic Achievement, Prior Learning
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Goldsworthy, Anne – Primary Science Review, 2007
"Primary Science Review's" original "Wobbly Bits" series of articles was born back in 1997, after a conversation about this problem at a meeting of the ASE Primary Committee. The conversation turned to primary science teachers' scientific learning journeys. Each one of them could recount a story where they had completely misunderstood an aspect of…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Anxiety, Elementary School Science, Misconceptions