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Conceptualising Primary School Mathematics Leadership as Poly-Motivated Activity

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Title: Conceptualising Primary School Mathematics Leadership as Poly-Motivated Activity
Language: English
Authors: Matt Sexton, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Source: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. 2025.
Availability: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: sales@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Leadership Role, Catholic Schools, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Trust (Psychology), Teacher Leadership, Teacher Effectiveness, Mathematics Teachers, Motivation, Principals
Geographic Terms: Australia
Abstract: This paper conceptualises mathematics leadership using cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT). Qualitative data were generated with three primary school mathematics leaders and analysed focusing on motive objects of activity. Analysis showed that the leaders directed their leadership at multiple motive objects, establishing mathematics leadership as poly-motivated activity. This conceptualisation reveals the interplay between building relationships, developing teachers' practice and knowledge, and managing demands of the leadership role. The findings contribute to mathematics leadership theory and offer implications for practitioners and researchers.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED676465
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