Full Description
Designed to support both teachers and university-based tutors in mentoring pre-service and newly qualified mathematics teachers at both primary and secondary levels, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers straightforward practical advice that is based on practice, underpinned by research, and geared specifically towards this challenging subject area.
Developed by members of The Association of Mathematics Education Teachers, the authors draw upon the most up-to-date research and theory to provide evidence-based practical guidance. Themes covered include:
the recognition of the importance of pedagogical content knowledge
building upon subject knowledge
developing skills of self-evaluation in order to reflect and develop your own practice
the on-going need to address issues of equity and diversity within the profession
the need for pre-service teachers and their mentors to work together effectively as a partnership
the importance of collaboration, shared goals, mutual benefit and growth.
Addressing issues of mentoring for all trainee and practising mathematics teachers, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers demonstrates both the importance of mentoring in the development of new teachers of mathematics, but also the benefits to all those who involve themselves in this challenging and rewarding task.
Contents
Notes on Contributors Introduction - The learning journey and lifelong learning Section 1: Developing subject knowledge 1. Partnering theory and practice in mathematics teaching 2. Developing pedagogical approaches to using digital technologies in mathematics 3. Approaches to learning mathematics Section 2: Equity and diversity issues 4. Learning to teach mathematics in a multicultural society 5. Inclusive approaches to learning and teaching mathematics 6. Developing models of collaborative working 7. Developing the potential of all pre-service mathematics teachers 8. Developing the potential of outstanding beginning teachers Section 3: Developing a partnership 9. Developing the teacher as mentor through team-based approaches to mentoring 10. The pre-service mathematics teacher as an adult learner 11. Turning the mathematics learning environment into a research environment 12. Reflective practitioners for lifelong learning
