Share Paper: When Robots Invade the Neighborhood: Learning to Teach PK-5 Mathematics Leveraging Both Technology and Community Knowledge

  1. Frances Harper, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States
  2. Zachary Stumbo, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States
  3. Nicholas Kim, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States
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Abstract: We explore prospective teachers’ development of mathematics teaching within an elementary mathematics methods course through a model that engages them in learning about technological tools and about community-based mathematics practices in order to design and implement STEM activities that leverage both robotics and funds of knowledge. We qualitatively analyzed lesson plans and written reflections from two groups of prospective teachers who implemented robotics activities they designed during a family STEM event at a local elementary school. Findings show how PTs’ developed mathematics teaching that used cultural, linguistic, and cognitive resources from home and community settings to promote learning school mathematics ...