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Dyehouse, Melissa; Santone, Adam L.; Kisa, Zahid; Carr, Ronald L.; Razzouk, Rabieh – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2019
This paper describes the design principles and implementation of a novel approach for a K--12 teacher professional development (PD) program. The approach integrates training focused on development of model eliciting activities (MEAs) within authentic engineering design tasks, collaborative 3D model design and fabrication, and inspirational site…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Engineering Education, Faculty Development, Design
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Bay-Williams, Jennifer M.; Scott, Michael B.; Hancock, Melisa – Journal of Educational Research, 2007
Simultaneous renewal in teacher education is based on the notion that improvement at 1 level requires improvement at all levels and that all stakeholders are responsible for such improvement. The authors discuss the creation and impact of a mathematics team as a vehicle for simultaneous renewal by using the team model for simultaneous renewal for…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Teacher Collaboration, Case Studies, Curriculum Development
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Tanner, Howard; Jones, Sonia – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 2002
Investigates the use of mathematical modeling tasks in 11- and 12-year-old students and the development of mathematical thinking skills using practical modeling activities. Analyzes the development of students' mathematical thinking with interviews of a form of dynamic assessment. Reports that some students proved to be naturally mindful and…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Foreign Countries
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Horton, Bob – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Presents a project used to help students make connections between linear and exponential models and between arithmetic and geometric sequences. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Development, Functions (Mathematics), Interdisciplinary Approach