Zicong Zhang
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Research Mentor(s): Amanda Brown
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Educational Studies / Education
Program:
Authors: Edgar Zhang, Patricio Herbst, Srikanth Lavu, Amanda Brown
Session: Session 1: 9:00 am – 9:50 am
Poster: 24
Abstract
In the modern world, education is a crucial aspect of life, with a growing focus on understanding and enhancing teacher professionalism. Significant research has been conducted in this area, with the focus on the professional development of secondary mathematics teachers. Recent studies emphasize the importance of social learning and collaboration among teachers. For instance, the concept of participation and reification in Mathematics Professional Development Programs wrote by Joao University of Lisbon and other scholars highlight the need for a balance between these elements to support effective teacher learning. Additionally, integrating Lesson Study and Didactical Engineering in teacher training has shown promise in enhancing professional development. Our study focuses on improving the teaching efficiency of secondary mathematical instructors. We employ storyboards to mimic real-life classroom situations, allowing participants to make annotations or changes to facilitate the learning process. By tracking these changes and capturing the consensus among teachers, we want to demonstrate the growth of their teaching methods’ professionalism. This approach will provide a clearer understanding of how instructors develop through peer learning and offer valuable insights into the practical application of learning theories in professional development.
