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‘This original book shows the crucial importance of personal philosophies of mathematics. Using current research it guides us to reflect on our attitudes and beliefs. Essential reading for anybody interested in mathematics and its teaching.’ - Paul Ernest, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Exeter Teaching mathematics can be challenging, and returning to a mathematics classroom yourself may not inspire you with confidence. This book can help you to become an assured teacher who can give young learners the high quality mathematics education that they deserve, by exploring the philosophy that lies behind good mathematics teaching and its application in the classroom. Throughout the book you are encouraged to put your own thoughts on mathematics learning and teaching under the microscope and examine your perceptions and understanding in order to develop as a critically reflective teacher, aware of potential challenges and what underpins effective mathematics teaching in primary schools. Coverage includes: • developing your own philosophy towards mathematics teaching • understanding links between confidence and learning • the importance of subject knowledge • common beliefs and attitudes among mathematics learners • how to develop your relationship with the subject. This is essential reading for all students studying primary mathematics on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) and NQTs.
Considering a need for change
Considering a need for change
Learning objectives
Having read this chapter you will …
- Consider your position as a future teacher of primary mathematics
- Begin to take on responsibility for your learning within teacher training
- Gain awareness of your learning needs during teacher training
- Prepare to make conscious your beliefs and assumptions about mathematics
Introduction
Whether you are a teacher who wants to improve your own mathematics teaching, a mathematics specialist teacher who wants to support colleagues in improving teaching or a student teacher wanting to get the most from their teacher education course, this chapter guides you through changes that may need to be considered. Written specifically with student teachers in mind, the content is also useful for practising teachers and anyone in a position to ...
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