The impact of experiences, dispositions, and beliefs on practice
Journal article
Reaburn, Robyn, Murphy, Caroline, Muir, Tracey and Fitzallen, Noleine. (2021). The impact of experiences, dispositions, and beliefs on practice. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development. 23(2), pp. 1-3.
Authors | Reaburn, Robyn, Murphy, Caroline, Muir, Tracey and Fitzallen, Noleine |
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Abstract | It has long been recognised that how mathematics educators view the nature of mathematics affects the way they teach it. For example, those who believe that mathematics consists of only rules and procedures, are more likely to teach just rules and procedures. Those who believe that mathematics is a static body of knowledge out there to be discovered, are more likely to teach with the aim of developing students' understanding. Those who believe that mathematics is a dynamic, ever expanding area of human creation, are more likely to encourage their students to be problem-posers and problem-solvers (Ernest, 1989). In reality, it is expected that mathematics teachers will teach using a variety of these approaches, depending on the topic, context, and their own experiences. It is important, therefore, that mathematics educators examine their beliefs and what affect these might have on their teaching. The papers in this issue examine this intertwining of beliefs about mathematics and teaching, along with experiences, and the impact they have on teaching practice. |
Keywords | Mathematics; Education |
Year | 01 Jan 2021 |
Journal | Mathematics Teacher Education and Development |
Journal citation | 23 (2), pp. 1-3 |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
ISSN | 1442-3901 |
Web address (URL) | https://mted.merga.net.au/index.php/mted/article/view/703 |
Open access | Open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1-3 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 19 Jul 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | Jul 2021 |
Deposited | 21 May 2024 |
Additional information | © Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 2021. |
Place of publication | Australia |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/908q6/the-impact-of-experiences-dispositions-and-beliefs-on-practice
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