- Year 2019
- NSF Award #1660809
- Registration Master Teaching Fellow
- First Name Jennifer
- Last Name Fuentes
- Discipline Math
- Institution California State University at Fullerton
- School Name and District Currently Teaching Western High School / Anahiem Union High School District
Abstract
The goals for our ATMALA group are to develop and facilitate Micro-Credential Modules (MCM) to promote shifts in teacher practice that support Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching (CRMT). The key elements of the modules are focused instructional practices and strategies. The MCMs provide opportunities for application of the instructional strategies which are essential for professional growth. A supportive community is built through this process. Master Teacher Fellows (MTF) piloted the first MCM, Elicit Student Thinking through Math Talk, Fall 2018. Currently, teams of MTFs are developing 5 more MCMs in Spring-Summer 2019. Master Teaching Fellows will pilot each MCM to revise and refine the content. Our principal investigator is working with the University Extended Education with the objective that MTFs will serve as facilitators for other teachers of mathematics who will participate in the MCMs. The first MCM was offered to 12 non-ATMALA teachers in Spring 2019 and facilitated by 2 MTFs. Our target is to have 100 teachers of mathematics earn a micro-credentials by project Y5 (2022).
