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Using activity theory to understand a mathematics leader’s motivations and use of mathematical knowledge for teaching
Sexton, Matt Lamb, Janeen
Sexton, Matt
Lamb, Janeen
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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.
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2017
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40 years on : We are still learning! Proceedings of the 40th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
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466-473
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School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
La Salle Academy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Education and Arts
La Salle Academy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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