International Perspectives on Mathematics Teacher Education
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| Title: | International Perspectives on Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Description: | Mathematics teacher education includes the mathematics content teachers need to understand, ways that pedagogical approaches are developed, messages about the nature of mathematics teaching and learning, and interfaces between tertiary preparation and school contexts. Scholars from Sweden, France, Malawi, Singapore, New Zealand, Brazil, the USA, and Canada provide insights for the mathematics education community's understanding of how teacher educators structure, develop, and implement their respective mathematics teacher education programs. Several themes emerged across the chapters, including: varied approaches to developing culturally responsive pedagogies and/or Indigenous perspectives; issues and challenges in fostering partnerships and collaborations; strategies for developing mathematics knowledge for teaching; and preparing flexible and resourceful teachers. |
| Authors: | Denisse R. Thompson, Christine Suurtamm, Mary Ann Huntley |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Mathematics teachers--Training of, Mathematics--Study and teaching |
| Categories: | EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Mathematics teacher education includes the mathematics content teachers need to understand, ways that pedagogical approaches are developed, messages about the nature of mathematics teaching and learning, and interfaces between tertiary preparation and school contexts. Scholars from Sweden, France, Malawi, Singapore, New Zealand, Brazil, the USA, and Canada provide insights for the mathematics education community's understanding of how teacher educators structure, develop, and implement their respective mathematics teacher education programs. Several themes emerged across the chapters, including: varied approaches to developing culturally responsive pedagogies and/or Indigenous perspectives; issues and challenges in fostering partnerships and collaborations; strategies for developing mathematics knowledge for teaching; and preparing flexible and resourceful teachers. |
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| ISBN: | 9781648026294 9781648026300 9781648026317 9781806603787 |
