Journal Article

Considering Possibilities to Promote Disciplinary Literacy Instruction in Mathematics

Colwell, Jamie, Enderson, Mary C.

2021

Overview

In this article, we use a case study to provide suggestions and lessons for considering mathematical literacy instruction. Preservice teachers in the study were provided coursework and support in designing mathematical literacy instruction, and then they incorporated that instruction into a field-based practicum experience. We then studied their perceptions to consider how teachers might be supported in mathematical literacy instruction. Themes that emerged from analysis focused on the role of mathematical literacy in mathematics instruction, complexities of instantiating inquiry in mathematics instruction, and linking teacher education in mathematical literacy to the realities of secondary mathematics curricula and schooling. Findings are presented in the form of lessons gleaned from these themes that teachers, mathematics coaches, and teacher educators might use to provide support for mathematical literacy instruction and integration.

• Publisher: Wiley,Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subject: 4-Adolescence / 5-College/university students / as inquiry < Assessment / Case studies / Case study < Research methodology / Content literacy / Curricula / etc.) < Content literacy / FEATURE ARTICLE / Instructional Design / Literacy / Literacy Education / Mathematics / Mathematics Curriculum / Mathematics education / Mathematics Instruction / Mathematics Teachers / Numeracy / Practice placements / Practicums / Preservice Teacher Education / Preservice Teachers / Preservice training / Preservice < Teacher education / professional development / Reading Instruction / Secondary education / Secondary School Mathematics / Specific subject areas (math / Student teachers / Teacher education / Teacher education; professional development / Teacher Educators / Teachers / Teaching / To inform instruction