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Plato's Ghost: The Modernist Transformation Of Mathematics (Book Review), Calvin Jongsma
Plato's Ghost: The Modernist Transformation Of Mathematics (Book Review), Calvin Jongsma
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Reviewed Title: Plato's Ghost: The Modernist Transformation of Mathematics by Jeremy Gray. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2008. 515 pages. ISBN 9780691136103.
Neglected Standard: History Of Mathematics In The Service Of Mathematics Education, Calvin Jongsma
Neglected Standard: History Of Mathematics In The Service Of Mathematics Education, Calvin Jongsma
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An integrated approach that more intrinsically connects the historical development of mathematics with its content enables students to learn how an idea or method emerged while simultaneously exposing (i) the dynamic nature of mathematics along with (ii) its connections to other fields, and (iii) its cultural embeddedness. Examples will be given from a textbook currently in development.
Perceptions And Practices Of Pre-School Through Eighth-Grade Christian School International Administrators In The Selection Process Of Teachers, Timothy Van Soelen
Perceptions And Practices Of Pre-School Through Eighth-Grade Christian School International Administrators In The Selection Process Of Teachers, Timothy Van Soelen
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Principals are the primary influencers in the teacher selection process. They have the opportunity to improve the quality their school each time a teacher vacancy occurs through the process of determining of their school’s need, recruiting candidates who might be a good match, and selecting what they hope will be a highly effective teacher. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare existing perceptions and practices that preschool through eighth-grade principals hold to during the teacher selection process. Specific characteristics of principals and the schools they serve were analyzed by the dimensions of a candidate’s personal traits, professional …
From Vision To Learning: Effectiveness Measures Of Christian School Boards, Ryan G. Zonnefeld
From Vision To Learning: Effectiveness Measures Of Christian School Boards, Ryan G. Zonnefeld
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This exploratory study investigated the effectiveness of Christian School boards, as perceived by its members, and examined patterns and characteristics that describe internal board activities. The study employed a quantitative survey research design that revealed areas of strength and areas of growth for Christian School board operations. Board effectiveness was measured in accordance with Smoley's (1999) Model for Effective School Boards.
The research focused on four questions: (a) What are the background characteristics of Christian School board members? (b) What patterns exist in the Christian School board effectiveness ratings of school board members, presidents, and school administrators? (c) Are there …