Mathematics teacher educator noticing: developing computer-assisted, ecological investigation of critical environmental cues

Abstract

Many aspects of noticing in the classroom are tacitly understood by experienced educators. In this case study, we pair ecological and cognitive psychology with computer-augmented analysis of video data to try to better understand some of the tacit elements of educator noticing and decision-making. The ecological model of noticing views noticing as an ongoing process of looking and listening that enables educators to maintain a grip on unfolding lessons. We collected data from a teacher education class that taught adult students how to teach fractions to children. The study trials the use of computer-assisted analysis techniques to enhance ecological analysis. Analysis of video and post-lesso..