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ERIC Number: EJ1453421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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EISSN: EISSN-2331-186X
An Exploration of Scottish Teachers' Perceptions of Equitable Teaching Practices in Mathematics
Constantinos Xenofontos; Sinem Hizli Alkan; Peter Appelbaum
Cogent Education, v11 n1 Article 2310436 2024
Equitable teaching practices encompass evidence-based strategies utilised by teachers to support the learning of all pupils, while recognising each pupil's unique background. This study delves into the perspectives of Scottish teachers regarding equity in mathematics, as evidenced by their self-reported practices. By analysing semi-structured interviews with 29 teachers from various school levels (early years, primary, and secondary) through Variation Theory, we were able to uncover common practices, such as ability grouping versus mixed-ability grouping, as well as practices specific to each level. We also identified overlaps between early-years/primary and primary/secondary, highlighting the importance of transitioning from one school level to another. It is imperative for teacher education programmes to address these transitions more explicitly in order to ensure greater continuity and consistency in equitable teaching practices.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)
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