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Harkness, Shelly Sheats – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2009
The study reported here is the third in a series of research articles (Harkness, S. S., D'Ambrosio, B., & Morrone, A. S., in "Educational Studies in Mathematics" 65:235-254, 2007; Morrone, A. S., Harkness, S. S., D'Ambrosio, B., & Caulfield, R. in "Educational Studies in Mathematics" 56:19-38, 2004) about the teaching practices of the same…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Mathematics Teachers
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Kaasila, Raimo – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2007
The intention of this article is to consider the use of narrative and rhetorical inquiry as research methods. I construct a mathematical biography of one elementary teacher trainee, Sirpa, who had performed well in her advanced mathematics course in upper secondary school. I describe her development as a mathematics teacher during teacher…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Research Methodology, Rhetoric, Inquiry
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Gellert, Uwe – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2008
There is an increasing awareness of the social dimension in mathematics teacher education. Collaboration and co-operation are regarded as key factors in professional development. In this paper I will analyse some tensions that might arise when the professional development of mathematics teachers is considered a collective enterprise. I will…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Social Influences