Henning, John E.

Abstract The increasing importance of alternate-route (AR) teacher-preparation programs calls for a more supportive curriculum for new teachers. As the AR pathway continues to supply greater numbers of teachers to school districts, it is important to recognize that training mechanisms need to improve. The goal of this study was to examine the perceived impact of the use of videotaping for self-reflection and high-leverage teaching practices (HLTPs) on first-year AR teachers. To enhance the...

Abstract To ensure that our students can compete in a global economy, successful teaching and learning of mathematics must become a priority within our schools. However, schools continue to track or group students by ability, which, in turn, systematically leaves students behind. Detracking will create a school system that provides both equity and excellence in mathematics education. Detracking encompasses more than just minor curriculum or school structure adjustment. Done correctly, detracking...