授予目标和影响-科学和数学学院-火狐体育
College of Science and Mathematics
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Grant Goals and Impacts

Intellectual Merit

Montclair State University has a respected reputation for preparing teachers. 我们在招聘、准备和支持职前教师在不同的学校环境中有效工作方面拥有丰富的经验。 The PE2MT Scholarship Program intends to produce 30 new elementary mathematics teachers prepared to teach in high-need NJ schools. Building on the University’s reputation, these teachers will have graduated from a uniquely enhanced degree program. Participants engage in pedagogically, psychologically and epistemologically professional development experiences in conjunction with their mathematics and education coursework requirements.

The PE2MT project is expanding our understanding of pre-service teachers’ preparedness to teach mathematics at the elementary level. Our research focuses on this period due to its significance in developing a foundation of mathematical knowledge. This project provides new opportunities to investigate how teachers’ cultural, community and pedagogical content knowledge (Gay, 2010; Moll et al., 1992; Shulman, 1987) develops as they learn to teach mathematics for the diversity of elementary classrooms. Additionally we examine the affect advanced mathematical concepts learned pursuing a baccalaureate degree in mathematics has on teaching elementary mathematics.

Project Summary

What is goal of the Noyce @ Montclair: Preparing the Effective Elementary Mathematics Teacher (PE2MT) Scholarship Program? To provide 30 students exemplary preparation for effective elementary mathematics teaching in New Jersey’s high-need K-12 classrooms. Participating students will obtain an undergraduate degree in mathematics along with a K-6 elementary teaching certificate. They will engage in an innovative program featuring experiences specially developed as part of our Noyce Capacity Building Grant.

Program Goals

  1. To Recruit High-Quality Preservice Elementary Teachers for Effective Mathematics Teaching.
  2. To Prepare High-Quality Preservice Elementary Teachers for a Career of Effective Mathematics Teaching in a High-Need School.
  3. To Promote the Retention of High-Quality Elementary Math Teachers in High-Need Schools.

Broader Impact

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Acknowledgments

  • NSF (National Science Foundation)
  • CSAM (College of Science and Mathematics)
  • CEHS (College Education and Human Services)
  • MSU (Montclair State University)
  • Dr. Steven Greenstein (CSAM) PI of PE2MT
  • Dr. Joseph DiNapoli (CSAM) Co PI of PE2MT
  • Dr. Jennifer Robinson (CEHS) Co PI of PE2MT
  • Diana Aria (County College of Morris) Co PI of PE2MT

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