Mathematics preparation and professional development of deaf education teachers.

Publisher: Conference Of Educational Administration Serving The Deaf And: Convention Of American Instructors Of The Deaf Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0414670 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0002-726X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0002726X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am Ann Deaf Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Silver Spring Md : Conference Of Educational Administration Serving The Deaf And: Convention Of American Instructors Of The Deaf
Original Publication: Washington : Executive Committee of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf

Deafness* ; Education, Special* ; Mathematics* ; Professional Competence* ; Teaching*; Humans

With the world increasingly dependent on mathematics and problem-solving skills, the poor mathematics performance of deaf and hard of hearing students is cause for concern. The present article focuses on the mathematics competency of teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students as a factor in this poor performance. As part of a larger study (Pagliaro, 1996, 1998a), deaf education teachers provided data on their postsecondary education and their professional development activities related to mathematics. Administrators were also questioned to investigate the schools' contribution to these activities. Results reveal an insufficient level of mathematics preparation among deaf education teachers, especially at the high school level. Few hold degrees in a mathematics-related field, and only a moderate number seek professional development in this discipline. Recommendations for improving the mathematics competencies of deaf education teachers are provided, with the objective of improving student performance.

Date Created: 19990120 Date Completed: 19990218 Latest Revision: 20190915

20221213

10.1353/aad.2012.0137

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