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Presentation
An Examination of Pre-Service Teachers: Content Acquisition and Implementation
Research Council on Mathematics Learning 38th Annual Conference (2011)
  • Rebecca Ortiz
  • James Valles Jr., Prairie View A&M University
Abstract
Future teachers see proper pedagogical methods, train in appropriate educational fields, and have  field experience in classrooms. One concern to explore is whether these future teachers feel they are prepared to perform. Participants are undergraduate pre-service teachers. Data is gathered in a mathematics course required of the elementary and middle level teacher certification programs. An examination of pre-service teachers’ assessment of their ability to, as well their response to the process used to, teach the subject will occur.  Self-evaluation responses will be evaluated for trends and whether there was in increase in self-efficacy regarding their ability to perform teaching tasks.    
Keywords
  • pre-service teachers,
  • Prepared teachers,
  • self-assessment,
  • teacher knowledge,
  • Mathematical Content Knowledge,
  • Pedigogical Content Knowledge,
  • Tacit Knowledge
Publication Date
March 11, 2011
Location
Cincinnati OH
Citation Information
Rebecca Ortiz and James Valles Jr.. "An Examination of Pre-Service Teachers: Content Acquisition and Implementation" Research Council on Mathematics Learning 38th Annual Conference (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james-valles-jr/10/