Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence
In response to systemic inequities in mathematics education, we developed and evaluated a five-year, multi-phase curriculum model to cultivate effective secondary mathematics teacher leaders. Supported by NSF Noyce Master Teacher Fellowships, the APLUS in MATH (APLUS in Math: Alabama Practitioner Le...
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| description | In response to systemic inequities in mathematics education, we developed and evaluated a five-year, multi-phase curriculum model to cultivate effective secondary mathematics teacher leaders. Supported by NSF Noyce Master Teacher Fellowships, the APLUS in MATH (APLUS in Math: Alabama Practitioner Leaders for Underserved Schools in Mathematics) program engaged 22 inservice teachers through graduate coursework, National Board Certification preparation, and leadership project development. Using a mixed-methods design, we analyzed data from classroom observations (MCOP<sup>2</sup>), National Board Certification assessments, course performance ratings, and teacher leadership project proposals. Results indicate significant improvements in instructional practices, content knowledge, and leadership readiness. Findings underscore the importance for sustained, structured professional development to prepare teachers as instructional experts and change agents in high-need educational contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2a96ef72ab34ee6b820cd03c5f2085a2025-08-20T03:07:57ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-06-0115778810.3390/educsci15070788Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher ExcellenceJeremy Zelkowski0Bill Bergeron1Jim Gleason2Martha Makowski3Robert Petrulis4Department of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education, The University of Alabama, Box 870232, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USADepartment of Educational Leadership, Policy & Technology Studies, College of Education, The University of Alabama, Box 870232, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USADepartment of Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences, The University of Alabama, Box 870350, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0350, USADepartment of Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences, The University of Alabama, Box 870350, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0350, USAEPRE (Educational Programs Research & Evaluation) Consulting, 527 Avondale Drive, Columbia, SC 29203, USAIn response to systemic inequities in mathematics education, we developed and evaluated a five-year, multi-phase curriculum model to cultivate effective secondary mathematics teacher leaders. Supported by NSF Noyce Master Teacher Fellowships, the APLUS in MATH (APLUS in Math: Alabama Practitioner Leaders for Underserved Schools in Mathematics) program engaged 22 inservice teachers through graduate coursework, National Board Certification preparation, and leadership project development. Using a mixed-methods design, we analyzed data from classroom observations (MCOP<sup>2</sup>), National Board Certification assessments, course performance ratings, and teacher leadership project proposals. Results indicate significant improvements in instructional practices, content knowledge, and leadership readiness. Findings underscore the importance for sustained, structured professional development to prepare teachers as instructional experts and change agents in high-need educational contexts.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7/788mathematics teacher leadershipnational boardsclassroom observationsgraduate coursework |
| spellingShingle | Jeremy Zelkowski Bill Bergeron Jim Gleason Martha Makowski Robert Petrulis Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence Education Sciences mathematics teacher leadership national boards classroom observations graduate coursework |
| title | Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence |
| title_full | Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence |
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| title_short | Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence |
| title_sort | developing secondary mathematics teacher leaders a multi year curriculum for inservice teacher excellence |
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