Empowering the Beginning Teacher of Mathematics in Elementary School
Author | : Michaele F. Chappell |
Publisher | : National Council of Teachers of |
Total Pages | : 57 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0873535596 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780873535595 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Empowering the Beginning Teacher of Mathematics in Elementary School written by Michaele F. Chappell and published by National Council of Teachers of. This book was released on 2004 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those beginning their journeys as teachers of mathematics will encounter challenges both inside and outside the classroom. These volumes have been compiled to help new teachers reach their full potential as mathematics educators, thereby improving the mathematics learning of their students. The resources in these books highlight six broad categories: professional growth, curriculum and instruction, classroom-level assessment, classroom management and organisation, equity and school and community. The ideas and advice from experienced educators are designed to help beginning elementary school teachers maintain their students' natural interest in, and enthusiasm for, mathematics by nurturing rich mathematical thinking through talking, experimenting and sharing ideas. The book addresses classroom management issues, questioning skills, professional growth and more.