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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

58- UNVEILING PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS DISPOSITIONS

Tuesday, April 14, 2015: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Commonwealth Ballroom B (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Dario Andres Gonzalez
Co-speakers:
Angel Manuel Carreras-Jusino , Dorothy Y. White and Kanita K. DuCloux


Description of Presentation:

We present the Multicultural Mathematics Disposition framework as an assessment tool to evaluate the readiness of preservice teachers to teach diverse students. This framework is defined as a function of three dispositional factors: openness, self-awareness/self-reflectiveness, and commitment to culturally relevant mathematics teaching.

Session Type: Brief Research Report

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