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ERIC Number: EJ1002353
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jun
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-1571-0068
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Study on Latvian Mathematics Teachers' Espoused Beliefs about Teaching and Learning and Reported Practices
Sapkova, Alesja
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, v11 n3 p733-759 Jun 2013
The aim of the research was to compare espoused beliefs about teaching and learning and reported practices for the teachers of mathematics in Latvia. The sample consisted of 390 teachers of mathematics from different regions of Latvia. The present research is a part of an international comparative research within the NorBa project (Nordic-Baltic Comparative Research in Mathematics Education) that makes use of a quantitative questionnaire for mathematics teachers. The results show that the espoused beliefs of Latvian teachers of mathematics on efficient teaching tend more to a constructivist approach, whilst reported practices are more oriented to a traditional approach; yet, there exist statistically significant differences for teachers of different social and demographical groups. The research outcomes may be used for the improvement of teacher further education programmes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Latvia
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