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Publication Date: 2009-Oct
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Developing a Pedagogical Problem Solving View for Mathematics Teachers with Two Reflection Programs
Kramarski, Bracha
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v2 n1 p137-153 Oct 2009
The study investigated the effects of two reflection support programs on elementary school mathematics teachers' pedagogical problem solving view. Sixty-two teachers participated in a professional development program. Thirty teachers were assigned to the self-questioning (S_Q) training and thirty two teachers were assigned to the reflection discourse (R_D) training. The S_Q program was based on the IMPROVE self-questioning approach which emphasizes systematic discussion along the phases of mathematical or pedagogical problem solving as student and teacher. The R_D program emphasized discussion of standard based teaching and learning principles. Findings indicated that systematic reflection support (S_Q) is effective for developing mathematics PCK, and strengthening metacognitive knowledge of mathematics teachers, more than reflection discourse (R_D). No differences were found between the groups in developing beliefs about teaching mathematics in using problem solving view.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reflection, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Problem Solving, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Metacognition, Questioning Techniques, Self Control, Learning Strategies, Self Management, Teaching Methods, Measures (Individuals), Teacher Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Workshops, Questionnaires, Multivariate Analysis
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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