The 2008 UAMTE conference will be held on
Saturday, February 23
at
Utah Valley University
in
Room SC 213B (student center)

A conference registration form can be downloaded as well as a map of UVU and driving directions to campus.

 

Our keynote speaker will be

Beth Herbel-Eisenmann
from
Michigan State University

Abstract
“Discourse” as an imperative in mathematics (teacher) education
In this talk, I draw on current literature to make an argument for why it is imperative that we (as teacher educators and mathematics teachers) pay conscious attention to our classroom discourse. I argue that this is particularly important if we want to address equity issues. After revisiting the Discourse Standards, we will explore a rich example of a 3rd grade class discussion in order to examine the teacher’s role, the student’s roles, and the role that tools play in the discussion. I will then provide at least four reasons why I believe classroom discourse is something that needs more careful and thoughtful attention; this is especially true in mathematics where achievement gaps are such an issue and where arguments have been made that mathematics is a ‘gatekeeper’ for higher education. Finally, I provide some examples of how this information can be used in teacher education.

 

 

Our annual conference will be held every year on the fourth Saturday of February. It is a one day conference with time for colleagues to share their current work as well as time for working groups to discuss statewide issues that are of current interest.