The Construction of Elementary Mathematics Project (CEM)

美国宾夕法尼亚州立大学将开发、实施和评估一项基于建构主义学习观培养初等数学教师的示范项目。该计划将包括一个协调的四门课程序列，三门数学课程和一门关于数学学习和教学的课程。数学课程将以NCTM标准(1989)为基础，这些课程的教学将为未来的小学教师提供建构主义教学模式。协调的课程顺序将使学科知识的发展与数学教学知识的发展联系起来。此外，CEM将研究未来教师在参与新计划时的学习、发展和态度的性质。将为该项目开发一种新的工具来评估小学教师的数学学科知识。该项目的研究部分将对新模式进行评估和记录，并为今后教师培训工作的知识库作出贡献。数学系和数学教育系的教职员工将共同努力开发该项目。在数学、数学教育和教师教育方面处于领先地位的顾问将为该项目提供建议。课堂教师将参与计划课程，并在方法课程期间为职前教师提供课堂专业知识。该项目开发的教学模型和研究成果将传播到宾夕法尼亚州的全州范围内的英联邦校园和教师中心网络。该大学的费用分摊将是NSF捐款的17%。

The Construction of Elementary Mathematics Project (CEM) Penn State University will develop, implement, and evaluate a model program to prepare elementary mathematics teachers based on a constructivist view of learning. The program will consist of a coordinated, four-course sequance, three mathematics content courses and one course on mathematics learning and teaching. The mathematics courses will be based on the NCTM Standards (1989) and the instruction in these courses will provide the prospective elementary teachers with the constructivist model of teaching. The coordinated course sequence will make the connection between the development of subject matter knowledge and the development of pedagogical knowledge in mathematics. In addition, CEM will study the nature of prospective teachers' learning, development, and attitudes as they participate in the new program. A new instrument to assess the subject matter knowledge of elementary teachers in mathematics will be developed for the project. The research component of the project will evaluate and document the new model and contribute to the knowledge base for future teacher preparation efforts. Faculty from the mathematics department and from the mathematics education department will work jointly in developing the program. Consultants who are leaders in mathematics, mathematics education, and teacher education will advise the project. Classroom teachers will participate in planning courses and in providing classroom expertise to the preservice teachers during the methods course. The instructional model developed by the project and the research findings will be disseminated to the statewide network of Commonwealth campuses and teacher centers in Pennsylvania. The University's cost sharing will be 17% of NSF's contribution.