Mathematical knowledge for teaching and mathematics didactic knowledge : A comparative study
Journal article
Scheiner, Thorsten, Buchholtz, Nils and Kaiser, Gabriele. (2023). Mathematical knowledge for teaching and mathematics didactic knowledge : A comparative study. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. pp. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10857-023-09598-z
Authors | Scheiner, Thorsten, Buchholtz, Nils and Kaiser, Gabriele |
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Abstract | This paper compares and contrasts two approaches that are widely used in the English- and German-speaking discourse on mathematics teacher knowledge: ‘mathematical knowledge for teaching’ and ‘mathematics didactic knowledge’. It is proposed that these constructs are based on distinct theoretical and conceptual positions and origins. Mathematical knowledge for teaching is viewed as a utilitarian-pragmatic approach rooted in English-speaking traditions as it focuses on its use in teaching and represents a practice-based conceptualization of knowledge domains required for mathematics teaching. Mathematics didactic knowledge, on the other hand, is considered normative-descriptive as it is formulated based on didactic principles and broader theoretical perspectives, providing a theory-driven conceptualization of knowledge domains rooted in traditions of German-speaking didactics of mathematics. The paper further highlights similarities and differences in these two constructs through an examination of two central knowledge domains: specialized content knowledge (part of mathematical knowledge for teaching) and subject matter didactic knowledge (part of mathematics didactic knowledge). |
Keywords | elementarization; didactics of mathematics; mathematical knowledge for teaching; mathematics didactic knowledge; teacher knowledge; unpacking mathematics |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education |
Journal citation | pp. 1-22 |
Publisher | Springer |
ISSN | 1386-4416 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10857-023-09598-z |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85168096797 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Page range | 1-22 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | In press |
Publication dates | |
Online | 18 Aug 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 08 Aug 2023 |
Deposited | 07 Nov 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8zy72/mathematical-knowledge-for-teaching-and-mathematics-didactic-knowledge-a-comparative-study
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