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Cross faculty collaboration in the development of an integrated mathematics and science initial teacher education program
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Fraser, S and Beswick, K and Penson, ME and Seen, A and Whannell, R, Cross faculty collaboration in the development of an integrated mathematics and science initial teacher education program, Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 44, (7) pp. 1-17. ISSN 1835-517X (2019) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
This paper describes a collaborative project involving mathematicians, scientists and educators at an Australian university where an innovative initial teacher education (ITE) degree in mathematics/science was developed. The theoretical frameworks of identity theory and academic brokerage and their use in understanding the challenges associated with the early stages of collaborative projects is described. Data from reflections and
interviews of the participants after involvement in the project from one to three years are presented to illustrate these challenges. The paper concludes with a description of the importance of the academic broker in overcoming identity challenges and facilitating cultural change for academics involved in cross-disciplinary collaborations and the time
and resource requirements to achieve a successful outcome.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | initial teacher education, mathematics and science, academic broker, cross-disciplinary collaboration |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Research Field: | Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Curriculum |
| Objective Field: | Syllabus and Curriculum Development |
| UTAS Author: | Fraser, S (Professor Sharon Fraser) |
| UTAS Author: | Beswick, K (Professor Kim Beswick) |
| UTAS Author: | Penson, ME (Dr Margaret Penson) |
| UTAS Author: | Seen, A (Associate Professor Andrew Seen) |
| ID Code: | 134833 |
| Year Published: | 2019 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2019-09-06 |
| Last Modified: | 2019-10-08 |
| Downloads: | 3 View Download Statistics |
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