The Evolving Role of a Mathematics Coach During the Implementation of Performance Standards

The primary goal of this study was to investigate the role of the mathematics coach at Tabaka Middle School during the school's implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards through the utilization of Connected Mathematics Project materials. The study explores the coach's emergent un...

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Published in:The Professional educator 2009-10, Vol.33 (2), p.1
Main Authors: Obara, Samuel, Sloan, Margaret
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Cooperative Learning
Feedback (Response)
Georgia
Grade 6
Job descriptions
Literacy
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematics
Mathematics Achievement
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Instruction
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Professional Development
School Districts
Students
Teaching Skills
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Summary:The primary goal of this study was to investigate the role of the mathematics coach at Tabaka Middle School during the school's implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards through the utilization of Connected Mathematics Project materials. The study explores the coach's emergent understanding of her role as she provided teachers support through professional development, observation, and feedback in dealing with new content, adapting to new methods of teaching, working in collaborative groups, adapting to new ways of assessing students, and learning how to use new curriculum materials. The study suggests that in regards to teacher beliefs and practices, teachers benefit from a site-based long-term professional development program that targets content and pedagogical knowledge. The study underscores the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and having a mathematics coach on site in bringing to reality a new vision of a school's mathematics program. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0196-786X
2162-6618