Mathematics teacher education in the public interest : equity and social justice

• Other Authors: Jacobsen, Laura J. (Editor), Mistele, Jean (Editor), Sriraman, Bharath (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K : Emerald Publishing Limited : Information Age Publishing, Inc., [2012]
• Series: International perspectives on mathematics education.
• Subjects: Mathematics teachers > Training of.; Mathematics > Study and teaching > Social aspects.; Educational equalization.; Mathematics > Study & Teaching.; Education.; Mathematics.; Teaching of a specific subject.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781806614516
• DOI: 10.1108/978-1-61735-970-5
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxvi, 273 pages) : illustrations

Mathematics teacher education has a critical role to play in preparing teachers to put at center stage goals to support equity in mathematics education and to diversify student interest and participation in mathematics. These goals must also resonate with broader public interest goals to improve edu...