Publishing research on mathematics teacher education

Abstract

As announced in the editorial of the last issue of Volume 10, I am delighted to assume the role of Chief Editor of the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education (JMTE). Barbara Jaworski, the outgoing chief editor, outlined the achievements of her custodianship of JMTE. The journal, established by Tom Cooney, has grown to a well-respected forum for the publication of articles of interest to mathematics teacher educators. There have been close to 400 articles submitted in the most recent three year period, with acceptance rates less than 20%, which is testimony to the popularity of the journal, the rigorous reviewing, and to the high standards that have been established by Tom and Barbara. It is indeed an honour for me to follow in the footsteps of such outstanding educators, and I thank Barbara for ensuring the journal has such strong standing. I also thank Terry Wood for her wonderful contribution to the journal. Terry was an associate editor for six years, and was always at the forefront of discussions on the discipline of mathematics teacher education. The standing of the journal is very much due to the contribution of Terry in supporting authors, and indeed her support of the other associate editors. I am delighted that Konard Krainer and Dina Tirosh are continuing as associate editors and so maintaining their continuity, and using the wealth of their experience and expertise in supporting authors. We also welcome two new associate editors: Olive Chapman, from the University of Calgary, maintains the northern American perspective, and Anne Cockburn, from the University of East Anglia, continues to represent a British view of mathematics education and teacher education. We thank the editorial board (see http://www.springer.com/east/home/education/ teachers+%26+teaching?SGWID=5-40411-70-35669386-detailsPage=journal|editorialBoard) for their continued support of the Journal, and to the reviewers for the time and effort they contribute on behalf of authors. One of the first actions of the new editorial team was to review the objectives of JMTE. After consideration of the current objectives, and discussion of alternative emphases, we