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Beliefs in Online Professional Learning in Early Mathematics Teaching and Their Effects on Course Engagement

Authors :
Jessica Heather Hunt
Brianna Bentley
Alejandra Duarte
Source :
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. 2024 14(1).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study focused on the effects of an early math online professional learning course offered to preschool teachers. The course was designed to inform participants' knowledge of developmental progressions and promote daily mathematics instruction that encouraged students to view their world through a mathematical lens. A survey of preschool teachers' beliefs was administered to participants of the course to determine if participants' beliefs changed significantly and how their pre-course beliefs influenced their engagement in the course. Findings indicate that the course impacted preschool teachers regardless of their area of responsibility, education level, or experience level. The teachers' comfort with teaching math to young children and perspectives about age appropriateness of mathematics were both positively influenced by the course. The teachers with the most positive initial beliefs had a higher rate of course completion. Implications for the field of preschool teacher education and online professional learning environments are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1947-8518 and 1947-8526
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1451377
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research