ERIC Number: ED671226
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Oct-10
Pages: 269
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-3-031-68754-9
ISSN: ISSN-2524-5562
EISSN: EISSN-2524-5570
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Mathematics Teacher Training and Development in Africa: Trends at Primary and Secondary School Levels. Teacher Education, Learning Innovation and Accountability
Kakoma Luneta, Editor; Marc Schäfer, Editor
Springer
This edited volume addresses the need for reforms in mathematics teacher training, spurred by scientific advancements and societal changes, encompassing calls for changes in curricula, content, and instructional methods. The text highlights the complexities of teaching mathematics, specifically within Africa. It provides an exploration into how mathematics teacher training has evolved to address challenges such as ineffective teaching approaches, lack of resources, technological limitations, and outdated training programs. Through comprehensive systematic reviews for each country in the African region, documentation is provided on the past, present, and envisioned future of teacher training programs. This undertaking provides a detailed analysis of mathematics teacher training, offering valuable insights for teacher trainers, government ministries of education, and stakeholders across Africa. For anyone invested in enhancing mathematics education in the region, this book offers indispensable guidance and knowledge.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Barriers, Teaching Methods, Educational Resources, Access to Computers, Program Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Affordances, Lifelong Learning
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Publication Type: Books; Collected Works - General
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa; Tanzania; Zambia; Ethiopia; Kenya; Namibia; Zimbabwe; Nigeria; Egypt; South Africa
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