DIANE DALBY Diane.Dalby@nottingham.ac.uk
Assistant Professor
Professional learning through collaborative research in mathematics
Dalby, Diane
Authors
Abstract
In this study, the professional learning of two groups of secondary mathematics teachers are compared as they participate in an education research project to explore the uses of iPads within formative assessment processes. Data from lesson observations, meetings and teacher interviews show how collaborative participation in a design research cycle involving the development, implementation and analysis of lessons facilitated individual and collective professional learning. Specific elements of the design research process provided opportunities for knowledge sharing and reflection on practice, but individual learning gains were closely associated with the development of these teacher groups into professional learning communities. Two contrasting case studies show how various affordances and constraints of the research activity either encourage or restrain the development of characteristics associated with professional learning communities. The findings provide insight into the early developmental stages of professional learning communities, the conditions that affect their growth and the efficacy of collaborative design research to stimulate the development of such communities.
Citation
Dalby, D. (2019). Professional learning through collaborative research in mathematics. Professional Development in Education, 47(4), 710-724. https://doi.org/10.1080/19415257.2019.1665571
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
Publication Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Oct 5, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 21, 2021 |
Journal | Professional Development in Education |
Print ISSN | 1941-5257 |
Electronic ISSN | 1941-5265 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 47 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 710-724 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/19415257.2019.1665571 |
Keywords | Teacher development; Professional learning; Communities; Collaborative research; Mathematics |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2766564 |
Publisher URL | https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/B6XTI7N8IH7DFKNT7BXT/full?target=10.1080/19415257.2019.1665571 |
Additional Information | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Professional Development in Education on 20.09.2019, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19415257.2019.1665571 |
Contract Date | Oct 5, 2019 |
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