Journal article
Middle school teachers’ differing perceptions and use of curriculum materials and the common core
Journal of mathematics teacher education, Vol.21(6), pp.545-577
12/2018
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/119353
Abstract
Eight middle school mathematics teachers’ perceptions and uses of curriculum materials and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) were investigated. Adapting a noticing framework and models of dialogic instruction and direct instruction, teachers’ noticing practices with curriculum materials and the CCSSM when planning, enacting, and reflecting on lessons were examined. Teachers who were committed to implementing the CCSSM and who were using one of two substantively different curriculum programs were purposefully selected. Data sources included multiple forms of interviews and classroom observations. The teaching evidenced three distinct noticing patterns. These patterns indicated that teachers’ curriculum materials were associated with how teachers perceived and enacted the CCSSM. Teaching with a curriculum program that was designed as a thinking device prioritized the Standards for Mathematical Practice of CCSSM evidenced noticing that was consistent with dialogic instruction. Teaching with a curriculum program that was designed as a delivery mechanism prioritized the Content Standards of CCSSM and evidenced noticing consistent with direct instruction. Findings indicated that the designated curriculum and contributed to differing interpretations of CCSSM and served as a lens for noticing. However, a dialogic curriculum program was not sufficient to support dialogic approaches in practice. One pattern showed teachers planning dialogic lessons, but the lesson enactments were not consistent with teachers’ plans, with evidence that the teachers were not aware that their practices differed from dialogic approaches. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
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- Title
- Middle school teachers’ differing perceptions and use of curriculum materials and the common core
- Creators
- Amy Roth McDuffieJeffrey ChoppinCorey DrakeJon D DavisJennifer Brown
- Publication Details
- Journal of mathematics teacher education, Vol.21(6), pp.545-577
- Academic Unit
- Education, College of
- Identifiers
- 99900594759601842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article