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ICMI Study 15 - Conference Proceedings

15th ICMI Study Conference:

The Professional Education and Development of Teachers of Mathematics

Contributed Papers, Demonstrations And Worksessions

  1. Abrahão Ana Maria Carneiro, Ana Teresa de Carvalho Correa de Oliveira, Superior Institute of Education of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil The Initial Education Of Primary Teachers Of Mathematics: The Superior Institute Of Education Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Paper: Strand I
  2. Adler Jill (session leader) and Zain Davis, Steve Lerman: Discussant 
    Studying mathematics for teaching inside teacher education: An interactive work session 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  3. Agudelo-Valderrama Cecilia, Barbara Clarke, Monash University, Australia
    The challenges of mathematics teacher change in the Colombian context: The power of institutional practices 
    Paper: Strand II
  4. Alfaro Monica, Luis Caceres, Axelle Person, Arturo Portnoy, University of Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez
    How do the components and structure of a curriculum affect the content knowledge of mathematics teachers? 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  5. Amato Solange Amorim, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil
    Improving Student Teachers' Understanding Of Multiplication By Two-Digit Numbers 
    Paper: Strand I
  6. Amoroso Anastácio Maria Queiroga, Sônia MariaClareto
    Mathematics Teacher Preparation:Continuity Pro-ject 
    Paper: Strand II
  7. Arvold Bridget, University of Illinois
    Goals Embedded in Tradition: Springboards for Mathematics Teacher Education 
    Paper: Strand I
  8. Askew Mike, Penny Latham, King's College, London Cath Burns, Old Ford Primary School
    Learning From Practice:Teachers And Researchers In Joint Inquiry 
    Paper: Strand II
  9. Bairral Marcelo (UFRuralRJ, Brasil); Joaquin Giménez (UBarcelona, Spain)
    Dialogic Use Of Teleinteractions For Distance Geometry Teacher Training (12-16 Years Old) As An Equity Framework   Paper: Strand II
  10. Bairral Marcelo, Leonardo Zanette, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRuralRJ), Brazil
    Geometric Learning And Interaction In A Virtual Community Of Practice 
    Paper: Strand I
  11. Ball Deborah, Hyman Bass, Laurie Sleep, and Mark Thames, University of Michigan
    A Theory of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  12. Bartholomew Hannah, Bill Barton, Barbara Kensington-Miller, Judy Paterson, Department of Mathematics, The University of Auckland
    Mathematics Teacher Development in Low Socio-Economic Areas 
    Paper: Strand II
  13. Batanero Carmen, Rolf Biehler, Carmen Maxara, Joachim Engel and Markus Vogel
    Using Simulation to Bridge Teachers´ Content and Pedagogical Knowledge in Probability 
    Paper: Strand I
  14. Bednarz Nadine, Département de mathématiques, Université du Québec á Montréal (UQÁM); Jérôme Proulx, Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta
    Practices in Mathematics Teacher Education Programs and Classroom Practices of Future Teachers: From the Educator's Perspectives and Rationales to the Interpretation of them by the Future Teachers 
    Paper: Strand I
  15. Bergsten Christer, Linköpings universitet, Barbro Grevholm, Høgskolen i Agder
    The didactic divide and educational change 
    Paper: Strand I
  16. Bibelnieks Tracy and Matthew Haines, Augsburg College
    Development of a K-6 Mathematics Teaching Professional Continuum: Focus on Mathematics Content Courses 
    Paper: Strand I
  17. Bloch Isabelle, IUFM d'Aquitaine, France
    Learning New Ways Of Teaching From Mathematical Research: Situations For Mathematics Teachers' Education 
    Paper: Strand I
  18. Blömeke Sigrid(Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany)
    The professional edcuation and development of teachers of mathematics 
    Paper: Strand I
  19. Blum Werner, Jürgen Baumert, Michael Neubrand, Stefan Krauss, Martin Brunner, Alexander Jordan, Mareike Kunter
    COACTIV - A Project for Measuring and Improving the Professional Expertise of Mathematics Teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  20. Boerst Timothy A. - Jane Addams Elementary School Redford, MI and the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA; Wil Oonk- Freudenthal Institute, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, NL
    Reflection for Teaching: Nurturing and noticing reflection in practice-based professional learning experiences 
    Work-session: Strand II
  21. Bonotto Cinzia, Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics, University of Padova (ITALY)
    The Mathematical Preparation Of Primary Teachers In Italy 
    Paper: Strand I
  22. Borba Marcelo C., GPIMEM, Mathematics Department, UNESP- Säo Paulo State University 
    Internet-Based Continuing Education Programs 
    Paper: Strand II
  23. Breen Chris, University of Cape Town, South Africa
    Listening, Interrupting … and Becoming Aware? 
    Demo: Strand II
  24. Brown Laurinda, University of Bristol, Graduate School of Education
    Purposes, Metacommenting And Basic-Level Categories: Parallels Between Teaching Mathematics And Learning To Teach Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand II
  25. Cedillo Tenoch and Marcela Santillán, Nacional Pedagogical University
    Algebra as a language in use: A promising alternative as an agent of change in the conceptions and practices of the mathematics teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  26. Chapman Olive , University of Calgary
    Stories of Practice: A Tool in Preservice Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education 
    Paper: Strand II
  27. Cheung K.C. & R.J. Huang, Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macao, China
    Contribution of Realistic Mathematics Education and Theory of Multiple Intelligences to Mathematics Practical and Integrated Applications - Experiences from Shanghai and Macao in China 
    Paper: Strand II
  28. Chiocca Catherine-Marie, Ecole Nationale de Formation Agronomique, Département Culture Langage Education et Formation,LEMME/PATRE/(ID)
    Functions Of Writing For The Consideration Of Pupils' Learning By Trainee Teachers 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  29. Clarke Doug, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne, Australia); Barbara Clarke, Monash University (Victoria, Australia) 
    Effective Professional Development for Teachers of Mathematics: Key Principles from Research and a Program Embodying These Principles 
    Paper: Strand II
  30. Davis Brent, Elaine Simmt, & Dennis Sumara, University of Alberta
    Mathematics-for-teaching:An ongoing investigation of the mathematics teachers (need to) know 
    Paper: Strand II
  31. Dawson A. J. (Sandy), University of Hawai'i-Manõa and Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), Honolulu, Hawai'i 
    Mathematics Education in Micronesia: Building Local Capacity to Provide Professional Development for Teachers of Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand II
  32. DeBlois Lucie, Jean-Franéois Maheux, Université Laval
    When Things Don't Go Exactly As Planned: Leveraging from Student Teachers' Insights to Adapted Interventions and Professional Practice 
    Paper: Strand II
  33. Doerr Helen M., Syracuse University
    Learning to Teach Learning to Communicate: Examining Teachers' Work with the Artifacts of Practice in an Urban Middle School 
    Demo: Strand II
  34. Durand-Guerrier Viviane, Lirdhist, University of Lyon 1, France; Carl Winsløw, Center for Science Education, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 
    Education of lower secondary mathematics teachers in Denmark and France: A comparative study of characteristics of the systems and their products 
    Paper: Strand 
  35. Ejersbo Lisser Rye, Learning Lab Denmark
    Virtual Monologue As A Reflection Tool And How To Use Theory In Practice 
    Paper: Strand II
  36. Eryilmaz Aysegul, Behiye Ubuz, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Ankara, Turkey
    The Perceptions of Preservice Teachers about the Effectiveness of Pedagogical Courses 3.5 + 1.5 Teacher Education Program 
    Paper: Strand I
  37. Even Ruhama, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
    Developing And Integrating Knowledge And Practice: Examination Of Two Activities 
    Demo: Strand II
  38. Ferrini-Mundy Joan, Sharon Senk, and William Schmidt, Michigan State University
    Measuring Secondary School Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge of Mathematics for Teaching: Issues of Conceptualization and Design 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  39. Fiorentini Dario (Unicamp); Rosana G. S. Miskulin (Unesp); Maria Auxiliadora Megid (Unicamp); Eleonora Dantas Brum (USF); Renata P. Gama (Unicamp); Marisol V. Melo (Unicamp); Maria El?dia T. Reis (Unicamp); Regina C. Grando (USF); C?rmen L.B. Passos (UFSCar) - GEPFPM , Brazil.
    Learning Through Collaboration From Professionals With Different Knowledge 
    Paper: Strand II
  40. Dr. Firer Marcelo, Instituto de Matemática e Estatística e Computação Científica, Imecc - Unicamp
    Writing Didactical Activities as a Formative Element for Mathematic Teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  41. Flowers Judith, Rubenstein Rheta, Grant Terry, and Kline Kate, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Western Michigan University
    A Reasoning and Problem Solving-based Curriculum for Elementary Mathematics Teachers: Visions and Perspectives 
    Demo: Strand I
  42. Francisco John, Carolyn A. Maher, Arthur B. Powell, and Keith Weber, Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning, Rutgers University
    Urban Teachers Attending to Students' Mathematical Thinking: An Emergent Model of Professional Development 
    Paper: Strand II
  43. Frant Janete Bolite, Antonio Mometti, Tânia Lima, Daniel Gatti, Pontifícia Universidade Catölica de Säo Paulo - PUC SP
    Mathematics Education Knowledge for Teachers: Language, Embodiment and Technology in classroom 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  44. Gadanidis George & Immaculate Namukasa, Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario
    Math Therapy 
    Paper: Strand I
  45. Gal Hagar, Liora Linchevski 
    Changes in teachers' ways of coping with problematic learning situations in geometry instruction 
    Paper: Strand II
  46. Garegae K. G., P. A. Chakalisa, University of Botswana
    Pre-service Mathematics Teacher Preparation Programs and Early years of Teaching in Botswana 
    Paper: Strand I
  47. Gellert Uwe, University of Hamburg; Götz Krummheuer, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University of Frankfurt
    Collaborative Interpretation of Classroom Interaction: Stimulating Practice by Systematic Analysis of Videotaped Classroom Episodes 
    Paper: Strand I
  48. Georget Jean-Philippe, PhD student, DIDIREM Paris 7, France
    How to aid teachers to practice open problems with their students (9-11 year-old): a try of collaborative work between teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  49. Godino Juan D., Rafael Roa, Francisco Ruiz and Juan L. Pareja, University of Granada (Spain)
    Mathematical And Pedagogical Content Knowledge For Prospective Elementary School Teachers: The "Edumat-Maestros" Project 
    Paper: Strand I
  50. Gómez Pedro, Luis Rico, Universidad de Granada
    Learning In Secondary Preservice Teacher Education From The Communities Of Practice Perspective 
    Paper: Strand I
  51. Goos Merrilyn, The University of Queensland
    Theorising The Role Of Experience In Learning To Teach Secondary School Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand I
  52. Graves Barbara, Christine Suurtamm, Nicola Benton, University of Ottawa
    Learning And Teaching Mathematics In Communities Of Inquiry: Is It Enough To Transform Practice? 
    Paper: Strand II
  53. Grevholm Barbro & Christer Bergsten
    The development of a professional language in mathematics teacher education 
    Demo: Strand I
  54. Haydar Hanna Nadim, RAND Education
    Teachers Learning Of And From Practice In A Standards-Based Reform: The Case Of Qatar 
    Paper: Strand II
  55. Hodgen Jeremy, King's College London
    Motivation, Desire And Teacher Change In Primary Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand I
  56. Hospesova Alena, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice; Marie Ticha, Mathematical Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Jana Machackova, Primary school, Prague
    Developing The Competences Of Primary School Teachers Via Collective Reflection 
    Paper: Strand II
  57. Jaworski Barbara, Agder University College, Norway
    Learning In Practice From A Study Of Practice 
    Paper: Strand II
  58. Kadijevich Djordje, Megatrend University, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro; Lenni Haapasalo, University Of Joensuu, Joensuu, Finland; Jozef Hvorecky, Vysoka Skola Managementu, Bratislava, Slovakia
    Educational technology standards in professional development of mathematics teachers: an international study
     Paper: Strand I
  59. Kidd Margaret L., California State University, Fullerton
    What Factors Help or Hinder a Change in Teaching Practices When the Curriculum Changes? 
    Paper: Strand II
  60. Leikin Roza, University of Haifa
    Teachers' Learning In Teaching: Developing Teachers' Mathematical Knowledge Through Instructional Interactions 
    Paper: Strand II
  61. Liljedahl Peter
    Changing Beliefs, Changing Intentions Of Practices: The Re-Education Of Preservice Teachers Of Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand I
  62. Linquan Wang, Department of Mathematics, South China Normal University
    Two Surveys of Mathematics Teacher's Needs in their Professional Development 
     Paper: Strand I
  63. Lins Romulo, Dept. of Mathematics/Postgraduate Program in Mathematics Education, UNESP at Rio Claro, Brazil
    Categories of everyday life as elements organising mathematics teacher education and development projects 
    Paper: Strand II
  64. Lovin LouAnn, James Madison University; Meg Moss, Pellissippi State Technical Community College and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Matthew Haines, Augsburg College 
    Assessing Pre-service Teachers Mathematical Understanding and Growth 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  65. Mewborn Denise S., Department of Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
    Mathematics Teacher Education as Assisted Performance 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  66. Miller Dave, Department of Education, Keele University, Keele, UK
    An Ict Rich Mathematical Education Environment Enhancing Pre-Service Teacher Education 
    Paper: Strand I
  67. Millman Richard and Xin Ma
    Integrating the Assessment Principle into Mathematics Content Courses for Preservice Elementary Teachers 
    Paper: Strand I
  68. Monteiro Carlos Eduardo Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - Brazil; Márcia Maria Fusaro Pinto, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Brazil
    Challenges facing the teaching of mathematics student teachers 
    Paper: Strand I
  69. Moreira Plinio C., Maria Manuela M.S. David, UFMG, Brazil
    Mathematics In Teacher Education Versus Mathematics In Teaching Practice: A Revealing Confrontation 
     Paper: Strand I
  70. Morikawa Ikutaro, Faculty of Education Yamagata Univ., MORIKAWA Miyako, Honjyuku Shogakko(primary school) Musashino-shi Tokyo, Japan
    New Subject Materials Developed From Cooperative Activities With Teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  71. Morselli Francesca, Dipartimento di Matematica dell'Universitá di Torino 
    Reflections On Pre-Service Primary Teachers' Needs And Difficulties: Their "Relation To Mathematics" 
    Paper: Strand I
  72. Moskowitz Stuart, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California 
    Calculators As A Tool To Develop Number Sense In Elementary And Middle School Teachers 
    Demo: Strand I
  73. Movshovitz-Hadar Nitsa, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 
    Bridging between mathematics and methods courses for pre-service education of high school mathematics teachers 
    Interactive Work-Session Strand I
  74. Mumme Judith & Cathy Carroll
    Using Video to Consider Teachers Opportunities to Learn in Professional Development Settings 
     Demo: Strand II
  75. Novotná Jarmila , Marie Hofmannová, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education
    Teacher training for Content and Language Integrated Learning 
    Paper: Strand 1
  76. Opolot-Okurut Charles (PhD)
    Teacher Preparation Programmes And Early Years Of Mathematics Teaching In Uganda 
    Paper: Strand I
  77. Palis Gilda de La Rocque, Departamento de Matemática, Puc-Rio, Brazil
    Continuing education: activities based on student work. How we did it and what we have learned from it 
    Paper: Strand II
  78. Pedro da Ponte João, Lurdes Serrazina
    Understanding and transforming practice: A Portuguese experience 
    Paper: Strand II
  79. Peter-Koop Andrea, Institute of Mathematics, University of Oldenburg (Germany); Bernd Wollring, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Kassel (Germany)
    Communicating "Own Strategies" in Primary Mathematics Classrooms: Insights for Pre-service Teachers 
    Demo: Strand I
  80. Pope Sue, St. Martin's College, Lancaster, UK; Keith Jones, University of Southampton, UK
    Who Trains The New Teachers? - Supporting Tutors New To Initial Teacher Education In Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand I
  81. Poplicher Mihaela, University of Cincinnati
    African American Initiative for Math/Science 
    Paper: Strand I
  82. Porras Olga, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela
    Preparing Mathematics teachers for holistic education 
    Paper: Strand I
  83. Pournara Craig, University of the Witwatersand, Johannesburg, South Africa
    The Glass Is Half-Full: Rising To The Challenge Of Pre-Service Mathematics Teacher Education In South Africa 
     Paper: Strand I
  84. Proulx Jérôme, Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta
    'Objectives to work on' vs 'Objectives to attain': A challenge for mathematics teacher education curriculum? 
    Paper: Strand I
  85. Rhodes Ginger, Dennis Hembree, University of Georgia
    Professional Learning Communities: Hosting a Preservice Teacher for Professional Growth 
    Paper: Strand II
  86. Robinson Naomi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
    Lesson Study: An example of its adaptation to Israeli middle school teachers 
    Demo: Strand II
  87. Roditi Eric
    Inservice teacher development by solving a professional problem 
    Paper: Strand II
  88. Rosu Luisa Maria and Bridget Arvold, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Questioning as Learning Milieu in Mathematics Teacher Education 
    Paper: Strand I
  89. Rowland Tim, Anne Thwaites and Peter Huckstep. University of Cambridge, UK 
    The Knowledge Quartet: A Framework For Reflection, Discussion And Professional Development 
    Demo: Strand I
  90. Sanders Sue, Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education and University of Wales Swansea; John Howson, Oxford University and Howard Tanner, University of Wales Swansea
    Policy Driven Mathematics Teacher Recruitment and Retention: An International Case Study 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  91. Sayac Nathalie
    A scheme for the initial education of teachers: analysing practices during professional workshops 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  92. Seago Nanette, Judy Mumme
    Collective Inquiry and Analysis into Video-Based Professional Development 
    Demo: Strand II
  93. Shamatha Jeff
    Building Capacity for Mathematics Achievement: A Collaborative Approach 
    Demo: Strand II
  94. Siemon Dianne, RMIT University AUSTRALIA
    Learning in and from professional practice through peer observation and review - A case-study 
    Demo: Strand II
  95. Silver Edward (University of Michigan), Valerie Mills (Oakland County (MI) Schools), Alison Castro, Hala Ghousseini, & Gabriel Stylianides (University of Michigan)
    The Professional Education and Development of Teachers of Mathematics 
    Paper: Strand II
  96. Skott Jeppe, CICED, Copenhagen, and the Danish University of Education
    Developing pre-service teacher education in times of constraints: the case of the Eritrean elementary school 
     Paper: Strand I
  97. Smart Teresa and Celia Hoyles
    A Programme Of Sustainable Professional Development For Mathematics Teachers: Design And Practice 
     Paper: Strand II
  98. Spanneberg Rose, Rhodes University Mathematics Education Project, South Africa
    Investigating the impact of a professional development university programme on the classroom practices of rural teachers in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 
    Paper: Strand II
  99. Steinthorsdottir Olof Bjorg and Gudny Helga Gunnarsdottir
    Analysis of Professional Development Programs in Iceland 
    Paper: Strand II
  100. Suurtamm Christine, Barbara Graves, Martha Koch, University of Ottawa
    Building Community: Focusing on a provincial initiative to Build Primary Teacher Expertise in mathematics 
    Paper: Strand II
  101. Sztajn Paola 
    Documenting learning within school-based mathematics education communities of teachers 
    Paper: Strand II
  102. Sztajn Paola, University of Georgia; Deborah L. Ball and Teresa McMahon, University of Michigan
    And Who Teaches the Mathematics Teachers? Professional Development of Teacher Developers 
    Work-Session: Strand I
  103. Tatto Teresa, Lynn Paine and Jack Schwille on behalf of P-TEDS collaborators in eight countries
    Analyzing the Relation between Theory and Practice in Three Country Case Studies 
    Work-Session: Strand II
  104. Tatto Teresa, Jack Schwille and Eduardo Rodrigues
    Theoretical Perspectives on Teacher Knowledge and their Implications for Cross-National Research on Mathematics Teacher Education Impact 
    Paper: Strand I
  105. Thornton Steve, University of Canberra, Australia; Sue Wilson, Australian Catholic University, Canberra, Australia
    Standards for Excellence, Sustainable Assessment and the Development of Teacher Identity 
    Paper: Strand I
  106. Tirosh Dina and Pessia Tsamir
    Formulating And Developing A Didactics Of Mathematics Component In A Teacher Education Program: Research And Instruction 
    Paper: Strand 1
  107. Vale Isabel - Superior School of Education, Viana do Castelo, Portugal; Pedro Palhares- Institute of Child Studies, Braga, Portugal
    Patterns in teacher preparation programs 
    Demo: Strand I
  108. Van den Heuvel-Panhuizen Marja, Erica de Goeij, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
    Offering Primary School Teachers A Multi-Approach Experience-Based Learning Setting To Become A Mathematics Coordinator In Their School 
    Paper: Strand II
  109. Van der Sandt Suriza, The College of New Jersey
    South African Geometry Teacher Preparation - A Typical Case? 
    Paper: Strand I
  110. Visnovska Jana, Vanderbilt University
    Use Of Video Cases In Teacher Professional Development: Analysis Of Two Contrasting Cases 
    Paper: Strand II
  111. Wood Terry, Purdue University
    Developing a More Complex Form of Mathematics Practice in the Early Years of Teaching 
    Paper: Strand II
  112. Yevdokimov Oleksiy, Kharkov State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
    A View On Professional Development Of Teachers Through Their Competence In Using Active Learning Of Mathematics In A Classroom 
    Demo: Strand II
  113. Zaslavsky Orit and Orna Lavie, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    Teachers' Use Of Instructional Examples 
    Paper: Strand II