Using activity theory to understand a mathematics leader’s motivations and use of mathematical knowledge for teaching
Conference paper
Sexton, Matt and Lamb, Janeen. (2017). Using activity theory to understand a mathematics leader’s motivations and use of mathematical knowledge for teaching. 40th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Australian Synchotron, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 02 - 06 Jul 2017 Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). pp. 466-473
Authors | Sexton, Matt and Lamb, Janeen |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | Despite the significance of the role, little is known about mathematics leaders in schools. Rachel, a mathematics leader, was observed leading planning meetings with junior primary teachers. Using activity theory, three of Rachel’s motivations were identified: influencing teacher affect, developing shared understandings, and avoiding conflict. Observation and interview data analysis revealed the use of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) as a tool far more than subject matter knowledge. We posit that the dominant use of knowledge types associated with PCK was due mostly to Rachel’s object of avoiding conflict. |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Book title | 40 years on : We are still learning! Proceedings of the 40th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
Page range | 466-473 |
Book editor | Downton, Ann |
Livy, Sharyn | |
Hall, Jennifer | |
ISBN | 9781920846305 |
Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://merga.net.au/Public/Publications/Annual_Conference_Proceedings/2017_MERGA_annual_conference_proceedings.aspx |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2017 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 16 Jun 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z114/using-activity-theory-to-understand-a-mathematics-leader-s-motivations-and-use-of-mathematical-knowledge-for-teaching
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