Developing effective teachers of mathematics: factors contributing to development in mathematics education for primary school teachers

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Carroll, Jeanne (2005) Developing effective teachers of mathematics: factors contributing to development in mathematics education for primary school teachers. In: Building connections : research, theory and practice : proceedings of the annual conference held at RMIT, Melbourne, 7th-9th July 2005. Clarkson, Philip C, Downton, Ann, Gronn, Donna, Horne, Marj, McDonough, Andrea, Pierce, Robyn and Roche, Anne, eds. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Pymble, New South Wales, pp. 201-208.

Abstract

In response to issues of developing effective teachers of mathematics, this paper investigates the factors, which have contributed to growth related to mathematics teaching and learning for a group of Melbourne primary school teachers. The teachers were surveyed to determine the people or events that had contributed to their development. Major themes identified in the data were the importance of lifelong learning, relationships and reflection upon their classroom experiences. The themes are analysed in order to make recommendations for appropriate professional development for the teachers.

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primary schools, professional development, lifelong learning, Melbourne, MERGA

Item type Book Section
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/24298
Official URL http://www.merga.net.au/documents/RP182005.pdf
ISBN 1920846085 1920846077
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > College of Education
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