Preparation of Elementary Mathematics Teachers

正如课堂教师的准备直接影响学生在学校课堂上的成绩/态度一样，大学数学教育者的准备也是如此。POEMT是一个为期两年的项目，旨在开发一个模范的职前小学教师准备项目。它为教授和助教提供了参加两个夏季会议和相应学年的机会，以模拟NCTM标准。每年在FIU安排为期三周的暑期密集“课程”，包括一周的实际临床经验，每学年安排后续活动。学员需要在接下来的每一学年通过试验活动和修改课程/教学大纲来展示他们参与课程的成果。40名参与者将从全国各地精心挑选。一群受人尊敬的数学教育家，包括现任NCTM主席，致力于领导教学会议和访问现场。达美航空公司、Cuisenaire公司和Longman出版社也承诺提供资金支持。该建议有力地说明，有必要为教授提供机会，使他们提高知识和技能，以指导职前教师的改组，并与同事长期互动。

Just as the preparedness of a classroom teacher directly effects the achievement/attitude of students in the school classroom, so can the same be said for the preparedness of university mathematics educators. POEMT is a two-year program to develop a model preservice elementary teacher preparation program. It offers professors and adjuncts an opportunity to participate in two summer sessions and corresponding academic years emulating the NCTM Standards. Three weeks of intensive summer "coursework" at FIU including one week of actual clinical experiences are scheduled each year with follow-up activities each academic year. Participants will be expected to deliver the fruits of their program participation each following academic year through trialling activities and revising their pragram/syllabus. Forty participants will be carefully selected from across the country. An outstanding staff of respected mathematics educators, including current NCTM President, has committed to lead instructional sessions and visit sites. Funding support has also been pledged by Delta Airlines, Cuisenaire Company, and Longman Publishers. The proposal makes a strong case for the need to provide opportunities for professors to upgrade their knowledge and skills to guide the restructuring of preservice teachers, and to interact with colleagues over extended periods of time.