Leading Practice and Managing Change in the Mathematics Department

A Resource for Subject Leaders in Mathematics

The book deals with important matters around leading a mathematics department, and some approaches to dealing with those matters, in ways which promote reflection and enquiry as a route to excellence. There is a movement toward building a successful cadre of mathematics teachers led by the NCETM and subject associations reflected in the new Chartered Mathematics Teacher qualification and masters in leadership for new and aspiring heads of department.

This book is born of this movement, and deals with some of the issues that new and aspiring heads of department will have to address as they start on this endeavour. In order to compile this book, the authors invited respected mathematics educators and theorists to contribute, asking them to be very clear that they were ‘putting theory into practice’ for subject leaders in mathematics. Many of the authors work alongside current leaders of mathematics departments and the others are actively engaged in schools or with teachers of mathematics. A stimulating read for all current and aspiring heads of department. 

Contents:

1. Leading Mathematics - an Opportunity to Influence - Sue Pope 
2. Mathematics, Joy and Rigour - Barbara Jaworski 
3. Learning Theories in the Mathematics Classroom - Steve Lerman and Richard Cowley 
4. In the Mathematics Classroom with Learning Theories - Richard Cowley and Steve Lerman 
5. Taking a Lead with Pedagogy Anthony Broadly, Clare Lee, Tim Rattigan and Anne Watson 
6. Taking a Lead on Developing Professional Practice – Coaching and Mentoring
Clare Lee, Anthony Broadly, Tim Rattigan, Anne Watson 
7. Using Research Evidence to Innovate, Change and Improve Learning - Peter Johnston-Wilder 
8. Using Assessment Data to Enhance Professional Practice - Mick Marks and Clare Lee 
9. Leading Assessment for Learning Mathematics - Clare Lee 
10. Organising the Teaching of Mathematics for Children and Young People who have Additional to Typical Needs - Melissa Rodd 
11. Using ICT to Enhance Professional Practice - Dave Miller 
12. Using ICT to Enhance Learning in Mathematics - Sue Johnston-Wilder