The significance of mathematical knowledge in teaching elementary methods courses: perspectives of mathematics teacher educators

被引:6
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作者
Zazkis, Rina [1 ]
Zazkis, Dov [2 ]
机构
[1] Simon Fraser Univ, Fac Educ, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
[2] San Diego State Univ, Ctr Res Math & Sci Educ, San Diego, CA 92120 USA
关键词
Teacher education; Elementary methods course; Mathematics teacher educator; Teachers' knowledge;
D O I
10.1007/s10649-010-9268-z
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Our study investigates perspectives of mathematics teacher educators related to the usage of their mathematical knowledge in teaching "Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics" courses. Five mathematics teacher educators, all with experience in teaching methods courses for prospective elementary school teachers, participated in this study. In a clinical interview setting, the participants described where and how, in their teaching of elementary methods courses, they had an opportunity to use their advanced mathematical knowledge and provided examples of such opportunities or situations. We outline five apparently different viewpoints and then turn to the similar concerns that were expressed by the participants. In conclusion, we connect the individual perspectives by situating them in the context of unifying themes, both theoretical and practical.
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页码:247 / 263
页数:17
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