The Math and Science Teaching (MAST) program is a collaborative,
innovative, research-based, and transformative professional development
program, offered by LMU-Center for Math and Science Teaching (CMAST)
that focuses on students as the impetus for improving teaching and
learning in mathematics and science. The program is grounded in a
teaching model; consequently, the LMU-CMAST employs full-time faculty
who are expert practitioners actively engaged in teaching the MAST
program. Recognizing that student achievement is closely tied to
teacher development, the MAST program teaches teachers to:
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Take charge of the variables that can be controlled, while avoiding
unproductive barriers created by excessive emphasis on family and
social factors in explaining educational outcomes.
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Apply
discipline in analyzing data repeatedly with a focus on the students,
what is working, what gaps need to be addressed, and what next steps
are needed to increase both student engagement and proficiency.
- Employ patience, diligence, and a focus on finding solutions; the
attributes of discipline that increase student engagement and
achievement in mathematics and science.
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Work from within the organization toward change rather than impose structures from outside the school and community.
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Collaborate to solve problems and design effective solutions by engaging in inquiry, research, and proof.
Current Projects
CMAST is replicating MAST within the charter management organization, Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC), at Dana Middle School, at Lennox Math, Science, and Technology Academy (LMSTA) and at College-Ready Academy High School #4 (Alliance).
CMAST is extending MAST to grades K-5 at Sierra Canyon School.
CMAST is developing a National Model within these
organizations where teacher leaders (transformational leaders) teach
teachers MAST, and where peers aggressively collaborate to move their
professional learning forward through MAST and into CMAST Action
Research that sustains a CMAST professional learning community.
Results
Interested in the MAST Program?
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