Together, the chapters in this volume reflect a new frontier of research on teacher learning that leverages diversity in the content, contexts, objects of inquiry, and tools for supporting shifts in instructional practice. Divided into three sections, chapters question:
Uniquely highlighting how cycles of reflection and co-design can serve as important mechanisms to support teacher learning, this invaluable book lays the groundwork for sustained teacher learning and instructional improvement.
Alison Castro Superfine is Co-Director of the Learning Sciences Research Institute, and Professor of Mathematics Education & Learning Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She conducts research on the learning of practicing and prospective mathematics teachers in a variety of learning environments.
Susan R. Goldman is a Distinguished Professor and Founding Co-Director of the Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Illinois at Chicago. She conducts research on teacher and student learning commensurate with the critical discourse and reasoning competencies needed for effective functioning and well-being in the 21st century.
Mon-Lin Monica Ko is a Research Assistant Professor at the Learning Sciences Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She examines how teachers, curriculum materials, and students work together to support meaningful science learning in secondary science classrooms.