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Module 1 Homepage
Toolkit
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MindMap
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Topics Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Topic 2
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Topic 3
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Quiz
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Wrap UP
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Activity
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Module 1
Understanding Identity Development
Welcome!Get ready to explore how your experiences, beliefs, and professional journey shape your identity as a mathematics teacher, influencing your confidence, instructional approach, and long-term growth in the classroom. Letâs dive in! đ
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Resources!
Toolkit Available Upon Completion!
At the end of this module, youâll have access to a comprehensive toolkit designed to support your continued growth and development.
The toolkit will include: Practice Resources: Links to PDF documents containing additional questions for you to practice and reinforce your learning. Further Study Opportunities: Links to valuable resources and areas of study focused on mathematics teacher identity development. Make the most of this toolkit to deepen your understanding and continue your professional journey! Keep goingâyouâre almost there!
Welcome to an interactive trivia challenge designed to activate your prior knowledge about identity, teacher identity, and professional agency in mathematics education!
Click on the plus icons to reveal each question. Choose the best answer from the three multiple-choice options, and see how much you already know before diving into the course!
Mind Map trivia
What are communities of practice in teaching?
What is identity?
What is an identity crisis?
What shapes mathematics teacher identity?
What is mathematics teacher agency?
What is teacher identity?
What is mathematics teacher identity?
Module 1 Learning Objectives
Understanding Identity Development
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Define and explain the concept of teacher identity and its role in shaping teaching practices, particularly in mathematics education.
Apply the concepts of 'Identification' and 'Negotiation' to reflect on your professional growth.
Introduction
Explore your mathematics teacher identity by reflecting on how the following scenarios relate to your journey.
What defines you as a maths teacher?
Your teacher identity is shaped by challenges, expectations, and experiences. Each scenario presents a common challenge related to teacher identity. Reflect on the questions provided and consider how you would respond. Click on each scenario to learn more.
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Welcome to Module 1
Topic 1
Identity and Identity Crisis
Topic 2
Mathematics Teacher Identity(MTI)
Topic 3
Identification and Negotiation
Topic 1: Identity and Identity Crisis
Teachers' professional identity is essential for effective teaching. Many educators struggle to define their roles, leading to confusion in their practice. This uncertainty affects both teachers and student learning. By solidifying their professional identity, teachers can align their beliefs with their practices, creating a better learning environment. We will explore key concepts of identity formation: 1- What is identity? 2- What is identity crisis? 3- What are the key theories on identity formation? Don't miss out! Click each + button to explore these insights and empower your teaching journey.
Identity
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Decision Pathways: Balancing Identity and Expectations
Pathway 2 Stay True
Pathway 1 Conform
Remember Emma from the previous activity?
Emma, a new maths teacher, prefers collaborative learning, but her school expects traditional lecture-style teaching. She feels pressured to conform. Emma is experiencing an identity crisis as she struggles to align her teaching philosophy with the schoolâs expectations. Influenced by social norms and the desire to fit in, she contemplates whether to adapt or stay true to her beliefs. Drawing on Eriksonâs theory, Emma realises that this crisis is an opportunity to redefine her teaching identity. To help Emma make a decision, drag and drop the appropriate items into the two decision pathways on the right.
1. Incorporate more lecture-based teaching to align with school norms.
4. Fully adopt traditional teaching to match colleaguesâ practices.
2. Blend collaborative and traditional methods to create a balanced approach
5. Present evidence of how collaborative learning improves student engagement.
6. Seek peer support to maintain collaborative methods while integrating some structure.
3. Communicate with the department head about combining methods.
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Quiz: Teacher Identity and Identity Crisis
Welcome to the True or False Quiz! In this assessment, you will test your understanding of teacher identity and identity crisis.
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Identity Crisis
Teacher Identity
Balancing Identity and Expectations
Topic 2: Mathematics Teacher Identity
Mathematics teacher identity (MTI) is a dynamic, evolving construct shaped by beliefs, experiences, and socio-cultural contexts, influencing how teachers perceive their roles and teach. Understanding MTI is essential in navigating the challenges of modern mathematics education. In this exploration, we will dive into the heart of MTI, uncovering the profound ways it shapes teaching practices and professional growth. We will explore key concepts about MTI: 1. What is Teacher Identity? 2. What is Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI)? 3. How are MTI and Agency Related? Don't miss out! Click each + button to explore these insights and empower your teaching journey.
teacher identity
Mathematics teacher identity (MTI)
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Activity: Drag and Drop
Decision Pathways: Balancing Identity and Teaching Beliefs
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Continue with Inquiry-Based Learning
Shift to Structured Instruction
Remember Alex from the previous activity?
Alex, a passionate mathematics teacher, is enthusiastic about using inquiry-based learning to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, after a lesson where students seemed confused and frustrated, Alex feels uncertain. They begin to question whether structured instruction might be more effective. To help Alex make a decision, drag and drop the appropriate items into the two decision pathways on the right.
1. Seek feedback from students on inquiry learning.
4. Analyse student outcomes for learning effectiveness.
2. Reflect on personal beliefs about teaching methods.
5. Blend structured and inquiry-based teaching approaches.
3. Consult experienced colleagues for practical insights.
6. Attend professional development for inquiry-based strategies.
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Quiz: Mathematics Teacher Identity
Welcome to the True or False Quiz! In this assessment, you will test your understanding of mathematics teacher identity concept.
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Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI)
Teacher Identity
Mathematics Teacher Identity and Agency
Topic 3: Identification and Negotiation
Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI) is an evolving narrative influenced by teachers' self-perception and roles in communities of practice. These dynamic spaces foster shared practices and professional identities, highlighting two key processes: identification and negotiation. Examining MTI within these communities offers insights into professional growth. We will explore key concepts about MTI in communities of practice by: 1. What are Communities of Practice? 2. What is the role of identification in MTI Development? 3. What is the role of negotiation in MTI Development? Click on each + button to learn more!
communities of practice
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Activity: Drag and Drop
Decision Pathways: MTI and Communities of Practice
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Follow Mentorâs Teaching Style
Develop Unique Teaching Style
Remember Alex from the previous activity?
Jamal, an experienced mathematics teacher, has always admired his mentorâs strict yet effective teaching methods. However, Jamal prefers a more interactive and fun approach to teaching math, where students actively participate and enjoy learning. Now, Jamal is faced with a decision: Should he follow in his mentorâs footsteps and adopt a strict, disciplined teaching style, or should he embrace his own unique, engaging approach to mathematics instruction? Help Jamal make a decision by dragging and dropping the appropriate items into the two pathways on the right.
1. Observe mentorâs lessons for strict teaching strategies.
4. Experiment with student-centred problem-solving activities.
2. Integrate interactive math games and activities regularly.
5. Reflect on personal teaching beliefs and preferences.
3. Seek feedback on strict discipline from students.
6. Balance strict routines with creative learning experiences.
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Quiz: MTI development in Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Welcome to the True or False Quiz! In this assessment, you will test your understanding of the role of CoPs in MTI developement.
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Identification Process
Communities of Practice (CoPs)
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REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY
DEFINING YOUR MATHEMATICS TEACHER IDENTITY!
REFLECT ON YOUR MTI!
The Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI) is a dynamic and evolving construct that is shaped by beliefs, practices, and experiences within communities of practice (CoPs). Reflecting on your identity as a mathematics teacher can enhance your understanding of how your beliefs influence your teaching practices and how you navigate professional challenges. Please click on the button below to utilise this worksheet for reflecting on your professional identity and to plan actionable steps aimed at strengthening and developing your MTI through engagement with communities of practice.
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Quiz Time!
Youâve completed the learning moduleâgreat job! Now itâs time to put your knowledge to the test with a quick quiz. Get ready to answer 5 multiple choice questions and see how much youâve learned! Click "Start Quiz" to begin.
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Wrap Up
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Now itâs time to take the next step in your journey. In Module 2, you'll explore the factors that influence your Mathematics Teacher Identity development. Click the button below to continue and discover how these factors shape your professional growth!
Thanks for creating an awesome roadmap for planning.
Click the button below to access your toolkit.
Click the button below to review the key points from this module.
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Key takeaways
Toolkit
Wrap Up
đ Congratulations on Finishing Module 1! đ
Youâve completed the first step in your journey toward enhancing your Mathematics Teacher Identity. Well done! Take a moment to reflect on what youâve learned, and get ready to dive into the next module. Keep up the great work!
Now itâs time to take the next step in your journey. In Module 2, you'll explore the factors that influence your Mathematics Teacher Identity development. Click the button below to continue and discover how these factors shape your professional growth!
Click the button below to review the key points from this module.
Click the button below to access your toolkit.
Go to Module 2!
Key takeaways
Toolkit
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Objectives
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Interactive step-by-step visual communication:
- Plan your communication structure.
- Hierarchy and visually emphasize the main points.
- Define secondary messages with interactivity.
- Establish a flow throughout the content.
- Measure the results.
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'Including quotes always reinforces our presentation. Breaks with monotony.'
- Always cite the author
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With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or fact that will be engraved in your audience's memory, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes through sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
What you are reading: interactivity and animation can make the most boring content become something fun. In Genially, we use AI (Awesome Interactivity) in all our designs, so that you level up with interactivity and turn your content into something that adds value and engages.When giving a presentation, there are two objectives to pursue: conveying information and avoiding yawns. To achieve this, it can be a good practice to create an outline and use words that engrave in the minds of your audience.
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If you want to provide additional information or develop the content in more detail, you can do so through your oral presentation. We recommend that you practice your voice and rehearse: the best improvisation is always themost worked on! Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when it comes to creating tables, infographics, or charts that help provide context to the information and simplify the data to translate it to your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
Unit 1
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Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes through sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content moves.What you read: interactivity and animation can make the most boring content become something fun. At Genially, we use AI (Awesome Interactivity) in all our designs, so that you level up with interactivity and turn your content into something that adds value and hooks. When giving a presentation, there are two objectives to pursue: conveying information and avoiding yawns. To achieve this, it can be a good practice to create an outline and use words that are etched into your audience's brains.
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or data that will be etched in your audience's memory, and even embed external content that will surprise: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
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Demonstrate enthusiasm, give a smile, and maintain eye contact with your audience can be your best allies when telling stories that excite and capture the interest of the public: 'The eyes, chico. They never lie.' This will help you make a 'match' with your audience. Leave them amazed!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or data that will be etched into your audience's memory, or even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
Unit 1
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Provide context to your topic
If you want to provide additional information or develop the content in more detail, you can do so through your oral presentation. We recommend that you train your voice and rehearse: the best improvisation is always the most worked!Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphics that help provide context to information and simplify data for translation to your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
Unit 1
Write a cool subtitle here to provide context
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience in awe. You can also highlight a specific phrase or data that will be etched into the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or data that will be burned into your audience's memory and even embed external content that will surprise them: videos, photos, audios... Anything you want!
Unit 1
Write a cool subtitle here to provide context
Here you can put a highlighted title
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or data that will be etched in the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audio... Whatever you want!
Here you can put a highlighted title
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or facts that will be etched into your audience's memory, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
Unit 1
Write a cool subtitle here to provide context
Write agreat headline
Write abrilliant headline
Write agreat headline
Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphics that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings, and we find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, smile, and maintain eye contact with your audience can be your best allies when it comes to telling stories that move and awaken the interest of the public: 'The eyes, chico. They never lie'. This will help you make a "match" with your audience. Leave them speechless!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or piece of information that will be etched in the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
Unit 1
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A great title
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When we are told a story, it moves us, it can even touch us deeply, making us remember stories up to 20 times more than any other content we can consume.
Visual content is a transversal, universal language, like music. We are able to understand images from millions of years ago, even from different cultures.
Our brain is prepared, from a biological point of view, to process visual content. Almost 50% of our brain is involved in processing visual stimuli.
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With Genially templates you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or data that will be etched into the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes to us through sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content is in motion.
Unit 1
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'Including quotes always strengthens our presentation. Break the monotony'
Write an amazing headline
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources that will leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight specific phrases or data that will be etched into your audience's memory, and even embed external content that will surprise them: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!
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'Your content is liked, but it hooks much more if it is interactive'
With Genially templates you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a specific phrase or data that will be etched in the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want!Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes to us through sight and, in addition, we retain 42% more information when the content is moving.
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They illustrate what you want to convey
They are a support to add additional info
Help break the monotony
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Use an image
Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well, 90% of the information we assimilate comes to us through sight and, moreover, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
Here you can include a highlighted relevant piece of information
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Thanks for creating an awesome roadmap for planning.
The tone is usually formal and the vocabulary technical, so keep that in mind when writing. for redacting.
This is a paragraph ready to contain creativity, experiences, and great stories.
It is essential to make the necessary checks. Not a single typo should be found!
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Unit 2
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Insert a video
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation to leave everyone in awe. Additionally, it will help you synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
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Use videos!
Visual content is a transversal, universal language, like music. We are able to understand images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures.
Write a great headline
Write a cool text, click on Text, in the left sidebar. Attention: fonts, size, and color should be adapted to the theme you are working on.
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Videos
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Insert a video
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone speechless. Additionally, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
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Audio
Multimedia content is essential to achieve a WOW effect in your creations. Including a soundtrack, audio, or sound effects here... It always adds up!
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You can add interactivity to your timeline.
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The important thing is that everything fits the theme.
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And leave your audience speechless.
Topic 1: Identity and Identity Crisis
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Identity
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identity crisis
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key theories
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Quiz
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Bibliography
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Use this cool space to write your sources of information. Citing where you got the info from is always a plus.
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The APA guidelines (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association) are essential when citing references.
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These are a series of guidelines for citing any type of project: thesis, reports, presentations... Whatever it may be!
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These references include information about the author, the date of publication, the title, and the source.
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We leave you here a little guide: Arial or Times New Roman typography, 12 pt, line spacing 2.0, aligned to the left and without justification.
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It is also important to list all the sources you have cited throughout the article. To do this, create a references page after the main body.
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Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of MTI.
Beliefs about mathematics, pedagogy, and social context guide teaching practices, influencing how mathematics teachers construct and adapt their professional identities.
MTI is a dynamic construct shaped by beliefs, experiences, and social context, reflecting how mathematics teachers view their roles and interact with the mathematics community.
MTI evolves through social interactions, professional roles, and teachers' beliefs about math teaching and learning, continuously shaped by socio-cultural contexts and personal experiences.
What is Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI)?
How is MTI formed and developed?
What role do beliefs play in MTI?
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Please click on each card to gain further insights into the relationship between MTI and Agency.
Reduced agency limits teachers' decision-making power, hindering their ability to develop a resilient MTI, yet agency is never entirely eradicated, allowing some adaptability.
"Stepping up" involves proactive engagement beyond duties, while "pushing back" resists conflicting policies, reflecting teachers' agency to adapt and assert professional beliefs.
MTI and agency are interconnected, as teachers shape their identities by making choices within social, cultural, and educational boundaries, reflecting their resilience and adaptability.
What are the types of agency in MTI?
How does reduced agency affect MTI?
What is the relationship between MTI and agency?
Do you have an idea?
Let communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience amazed. You can also highlight a phrase or specific data that will be etched in the memory of your audience, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes through sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It has a WOW effect. Very WOW.
- Make your audience remember the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Please click on each card to gain further insights into the key theories.
Erikson (1959) conceptualised identity as an individualâs response to questions of who they are within their cultural and social group(s) integral to their society. He proposed that identity formation is a lifelong process that is shaped by a series of psychosocial crises. He argued that each crisis is an opportunity for individuals to develop new skills and abilities, and to make choices about their values and goals.
Mead (1934) suggested that identity is constructed through social interactions and the meanings assigned to these interactions. He contends that this process involves two key components: The âIâ, representing the spontaneous and autonomous part of the self, and The âMeâ, representing the socially constructed part of the self. The âMeâ develops through interactions with others and through societal norms and expectations.
While Eriksonâs concept of identity focused on resolving conflicts and crisis across various stages of development, Meadâs idea of identity highlighted the importance of social interactions and the internalisation of societal roles and expectations. Meadâs and Eriksonâs conceptualisations provide complementary perspectives on identity formation.
Eriksonâs Psychosocial Identity Theory (1959)
Mead Vs Erikson
Meadâs Social Identity Theory (1934)
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation to leave everyone speechless. Moreover, you will synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of teacher identity.
Beliefs shape teacher identity by influencing perceptions, decision-making, and instructional practices, continually contributing to the development and adaptation of their professional selves.
Teacher identity evolves with professional growth, shaped by personal beliefs and ongoing interactions, reflecting an integrated professional self through career stages.
Teacher identity is an evolving concept shaped by beliefs, experiences, and interactions within educational and socio-cultural contexts, reflecting how teachers perceive their roles and professional selves.
How does teacher identity relate to professional development?
How do beliefs influence teacher identity?
What is teacher identity and how is it formed?
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone with their mouth open. Additionally, you will synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone speechless. In addition, this way you will synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
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2. Blend collaborative and traditional methods to create a balanced approach
1. Incorporate more lecture-based teaching to align with school norms.
3. Communicate with the department head about combining methods.
4. Fully adopt traditional teaching to match colleaguesâ practices.
5. Present evidence of how collaborative learning improves student engagement.
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6. Seek peer support to maintain collaborative methods while integrating some structure.
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Scenario 1
The Confident Yet Doubtful Teacher
A mathematics teacher, Alex, is excited about using inquiry-based learning. However, after a lesson filled with student confusion, they wonder if structured instruction is better. Reflective Questions:
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Jamal
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1. Observe mentorâs lessons for strict teaching strategies.
2. Integrate interactive math games and activities regularly.
4. Experiment with student-centred problem-solving activities.
3. Seek feedback on strict discipline from students.
Outcome
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5. Reflect on personal teaching beliefs and preferences.
6. Balance strict routines with creative learning experiences.
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Please click on each card to gain further insights into the concept of negotiation.
Resonance refers to the degree of alignment between a teacherâs beliefs and a communityâs practices. High resonance strengthens MTI, while dis-identification indicates separation from certain beliefs or practices.
Connection involves aligning with practices within a community. Strong connections reinforce MTI by fostering a sense of belonging, while weak connections may limit identity development.
Negotiation of MTI is the ability to influence and take responsibility for meanings within a social setting, shaping professional identity through interactions and shared practices.
How does connection influence MTI negotiation?
What is resonance in MTI negotiation?
What is the negotiation of MTI?
Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of identity crisis.
Yes! Identity crises encourage teachers to pause, reflect deeply, and evaluate their values, beliefs, and teaching practices. They become more self-aware about their strengths, weaknesses, and personal motivations. Navigating identity crises helps teachers develop resilience, adaptability, and coping strategies.
Teachers experiencing an identity crisis may feel disconnected from their role, leading to confusion in decision-making and teaching approaches. Identity crises can hinder teachers' ability or willingness to engage in professional development or collaborative activities. An identity crisis can lead teachers to reevaluate their career choices, possibly considering leaving teaching altogether.
An identity crisis occurs when individuals struggle to define who they are, often due to conflicting beliefs or social pressures (Erikson, 1959) The successful resolution of each crisis might lead to a stronger sense of identity, while the unsuccessful resolution can lead to âidentity confusionâ or an identity crisis (Luyckx et al., 2011).
How does an identity crisis affect teachers?
Can identity crises be positive?
What is an identity crisis?
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Do you have an idea?
Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates you can includevisual resources to leave your audience open-mouthed. Also highlight somephrase orspecificdata that remains engraved in the memory of your audience and evenembedexternal content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well, 90%of the information we assimilate comes through sight and, moreover, we retain 42%more information when the content moves.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- Has a WOW effect. Very WOW.
- Make your audience remember the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Scenario 3
The Mentor Influence
Jamal, an experienced math teacher, always admired his mentorâs strict yet effective teaching. But he enjoys making math fun and interactive. Should he follow in his mentorâs footsteps or develop his unique style? Reflection Questions:
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone with their mouths open. In addition, this way you will synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Do you have an idea?
Let communication flow!
With Genially templates you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. Also highlight a phrase or specific data that will be engraved in your audience's memory and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes through our sight and, moreover, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It has a WOW effect. Very WOW.
- Make your audience remember the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Do you have an idea?
Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience speechless. You can also highlight a phrase or specific data that will be deeply ingrained in your audience's memory, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we assimilate comes to us through sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It has a WOW effect. Very WOW.
- Make your audience remember the message.
- Activate and amaze your audience.
El contenido multimedia es esencial en una presentaciĂłn, para dejar a todo el mundo con la boca abierta. AdemĂĄs, asĂ sintetizarĂĄs el contenido y mantendrĂĄs a tu audiencia entretenida.
Do you have an idea?
Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to leave your audience amazed. You can also highlight phrases or specific facts that will stay ingrained in your audience's memory, and even embed external content that surprises: videos, photos, audios... Whatever you want! Need more reasons to create dynamic content? Well: 90% of the information we absorb comes through our sense of sight, and we retain 42% more information when the content is moving.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It has a WOW effect. Very WOW.
- Make your audience remember the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
El contenido multimedia es esencial en una presentaciĂłn, para dejar a todo el mundo con la boca abierta. AdemĂĄs, asĂ sintetizarĂĄs el contenido y mantendrĂĄs a tu audiencia entretenida.
Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of identification.
Identification involves aligning with practices or groups through active participation and reification, shaping how individuals see themselves and are seen by others in social contexts.
Identification influences MTI as teachers align with specific teaching practices and professional communities, shaping how they view themselves as mathematics educators.
Multi-membership means teachers engage in multiple communities (e.g., mentor, researcher), forming diverse and overlapping identities that shape their overall MTI.
How does identification relate to MTI?
What is identification according to Wenger (1999)?
How does multi-membership affect MTI?
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone amazed. Additionally, you will synthesize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Multimedia content is essential in a presentation, to leave everyone in awe. Moreover, it helps you summarize the content and keep your audience entertained.
Scenario 2
The Social Expectations Dilemma
Emma, a new math teacher, prefers collaborative learning, but her school expects traditional lecture-style teaching. She feels pressured to conform. Reflective Questions:
Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of identity.
Identity is dynamic and evolves through social experiences and self-reflection (Mead, 1934). Identity is characterised by its fluidityâit constantly transforms, shifts, and adapts in response to our experiences, personal development, and social milieu.
Identity is not just personal but also deeply entwined with professional aspects. This interplay is critical for understanding how teachers develop and perceive their roles, emotions, and beliefs. A teacherâs identity shapes their pedagogical beliefs, interactions with students, and professional growth.
The concept of identity, whether viewed through the lens of psychology, sociology, or philosophy, requires examination of what constitutes the âselfâ. Identity is the way individuals define themselves based on personal beliefs, experiences, and social interactions.
Is Identity fixed or fluid?
How does identity influence teaching?
What does Identity mean to you?
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Alex
PAthway 1
PAthway 2
Pathway 2
Pathway 1
1. Seek feedback from students on inquiry learning.
2. Reflect on personal beliefs about teaching methods.
4. Analyse student outcomes for learning effectiveness.
3. Consult experienced colleagues for practical insights.
Outcome
Outcome
5. Blend structured and inquiry-based teaching approaches.
6. Attend professional development for inquiry-based strategies.
Answers
Please click on each card to gain a deeper understanding of communities of practice.
Participation in CoPs helps shape MTI by allowing teachers to share practices, reflect on beliefs, and collaboratively develop teaching strategies, fostering professional growth and identity transformation.
Engaging in CoPs allows teachers to exchange ideas, refine practices, and shape beliefs, evolving their MTI through collaborative problem-solving and shared experiences in teaching mathematics.
CoPs are social learning systems where people share a passion or concern, learning and improving through regular interaction (Wenger-Trayner & Wenger-Trayner, 2015). They shape identities by fostering collaboration and shared practice.
What are Communities of Practice (CoPs)?
How do CoPs influence Mathematics Teacher Identity (MTI)?
How do participation processes shape MTI?
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