Jody Priselac Executive Director, Center X Faculty, Teacher Education Program Adjunct Professor 1333 Moore Hall (310) 206 0023 priselac@gseis.ucla.edu

Education

Doctor of Education University of California, Los Angeles, 1999

California Single Subject Credential - Secondary Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1975

B.A., Mathematics University of California, Los Angeles, 1974

Research Interests

Current research interests focus on understanding how to bring about change in teacher practice in teaching mathematics in urban schools. Specifically, I am interested in examining what facilitates change; how change occurs and the role of professional development in change. Preparing secondary mathematics teachers for working in urban schools. Working with students in developing and understanding the multicultural identity.

Recent Publications

Battey, D., Franke, M., Priselac, J. (April 2004). Scaling Up Professional Development: the Case of Mathematics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Education Research Association, San Diego, California.

Priselac, J (September 2003). Providing High Quality Professional Development. Presentation at the Council of Chief State School Officers, The No Child Left Behind Act Teacher Quality Braintrust Meeting. Washington, D.C.

Priselac, J., Powell, Peitzman, Montagna (April 2003). Making Connections: Antiracist Pedagogy and Social Justice Teacher Education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Priselac, J. (2003). Take the Challenge: Teach Mathematics Differently. Invited Keynote Address at the annual conference of the Los Angeles City Teachers of Mathematics Association. Los Angeles, California.

Priselac, J., Kriegler, S. (April 2002). Scaling Up Mathematics Professional Development: LUCI. Presentation at annual meeting of the National Conference for Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, Nevada.