selecting mathematical tasks to engage
students' interest and intellect; providing opportunities to deepen their
understanding of mathematics being studied and its applications; orchestrating classroom discourses in ways
that promotes the investigation and growth of mathematical
ideas; using and helping students use, technology
and other tools to peruse mathematical investigations; seeking and helping students seek,
connections to previous and developing knowledge; guiding individuals, small groups, and
whole-class work"
This quote from NCTM Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics,
elegantly describes the goal for June Harless Center mathematics
professional development. Through the use of intensive lesson planning,
discourse protocols, content knowledge enhancement, classroom coaching, and
debriefing sessions, the June Harless Center strives to increase the
capacity of classroom teachers to meet the mathematical needs of their
students. Currently, the June Harless Center is delivering mathematics
professional development in Logan, Mason and Randolph Counties in West
Virginia. “To reach the goal of developing mathematical power for all students
requires the creation of a curriculum and environment, in which teaching and
learning are to occur, that are very different from the current practice.
The image of mathematics teaching needed includes elementary and secondary
teachers who are more proficient in:
