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Using Online Error Analysis Items to Support Preservice Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Abstract
This article describes how a free, web-based intelligent
tutoring system, (ASSISTment), was used to create online error analysis
items for preservice elementary and secondary mathematics teachers.
The online error analysis items challenged preservice teachers to
analyze, diagnose, and provide targeted instructional remediation
intended to help mock students overcome common error patterns and
misconceptions. A short description of how the ASSISTment system was
used to support follow-up in-class discussions among preservice
teachers is provided, as well as suggestions for producing similar
online error analysis items in other content areas. Directions for
accessing all of the mathematics error analysis problem sets currently
available in the ASSISTment system, sample error analysis items and
responses, and a rubric for implementing these assignments in
mathematics methods classes to support preservice teachers are included
at the conclusion of the article.
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Write for Your Life: Developing Digital Literacies and Writing Pedagogy in Teacher Education
California State University, Northridge
Abstract
The need for the effective development of digital literacies
pervades every aspect of instruction in contemporary classrooms. As a
result, teacher candidates must be equipped to draw upon a variety of
literacies in order to tap into the complex social worlds of their
future pupils. The Write for Your Life Project was designed to
strengthen teacher candidates’ skills in both traditional and digital
writing literacies through the use of social networks, blogging,
texting, online modules and other social media. The project, to a large
degree, was structured according to Calkins’ (1994) Writing Workshop
Approach. This process encourages teacher candidates to write daily,
devise writing minilessons, use peer conferencing, and publish final
pieces. This article describes the Write for Your Life Project that
was piloted in two courses with 45 teacher candidates, shares findings
from the implementation process, and makes recommendations for more
effectively integrating writing and technology across the content areas
in teacher education courses.
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Source:The CITE Journal