Conceptualizing professional development in mathematics: elements of a model
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Sztajn, Paola, Campbell, Mathew y Yoon, Kwang Suk
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This theoretical paper discusses the concept of models for mathematics professional development. After examining the related literature, we propose a definition of this concept that includes four elements: goals, theories, contexts, and structure. We present aspects of professional development that comprise each element.
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2011
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Educación superior, formación de pregrado, formación de grado | Educación técnica, educación vocacional, formación profesional | Formación en posgrado
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