The Best of Both Worlds: Teaching Middle School and College Mathematics

• Main Author: Brahier, Daniel J.
• Other Authors: HTW Dresden, Informatik, Mathematik
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden 2012
• Subjects: Schul-Hochschul-Partnerschaften; innovative Ideen in Mathematiklehrer Vorbereitung; Anwendung der Aktionsforschung; Unterricht in K-12 Schulen für die Berufsausbildung; school-university partnerships; innovative ideas in mathematics teacher preparation; applying action research; teaching in K-12 schools for professional development; ddc:510; rvk:SD 2009
• Online Access: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-79502; http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-79502; http://www.qucosa.de/fileadmin/data/qucosa/documents/7950/Proceedings-636pages-Dresden2009_083-085.pdf

As a full-time Professor of Mathematics Education, as well as a part-time eighth grade (13 and 14 year olds) mathematics teacher, I have the opportunity to experience the teaching profession from “both sides of the fence.” My university courses are enhanced by my work in the field, while my eighth graders’ learning is strengthened by educational principles studied at the university. In this paper (and presentation), I will explain this partnership and the benefits to both audiences.