Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4939312 | The Journal of Mathematical Behavior | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
The Virginia Mathematics Specialist Initiative (VMSI) is an ongoing collaborative effort among all components of the mathematics and mathematics education community of Virginia spanning more than two and a half decades. This paper describes the use of extensive collaborations to reach shared beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics with the goal of improving student learning; accomplished by preparing and supporting school-based mathematics specialists to coach K-8 teachers. A foundation built on shared beliefs enabled community members to reach consensus on this goal and continues to fuel the accomplishments of the VMSI. Several accomplishments are discussed including identification of the role of K-8 mathematics specialists, the attainment of a Virginia licensure add-on endorsement; and development of a model for a Virginia Mathematics Specialist Preparation Program (VMSPP). Also discussed are the annotated syllabi for core mathematics content and leadership courses in the VMSPP and tools to sustain and extend the VMSI.
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Authors
William E. Haver, Christine P. Trinter, Vickie L. Inge,