The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction

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Main Author: Lena Vimalanandan
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=4685
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spelling upsi-46852020-02-27 The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction 2017 Lena Vimalanandan QA Mathematics This study was aimed to investigate the impact of pre service teachers' (PSTs') Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) on the Mathematical Quality of their Instruction (MQI). A case study involving three pre service teachers (PSTs) was carried out to detail the MQI and the domains of MKT they hold. The context of the study was the final practicum placement for three participants in the fourth year of their degree program (Bachelor of Teaching- Primary Mathematics). The study employed observational approach using video-recording of classroom teaching and interviews as its primary method. Observational notes, participants' lesson plans and reflective writing were used to compliment the video data. Two protocols, the Pre service Teachers' MKT protocol (PTMKT) and Pre service Teachers' MQI protocol (PTMQI) were developed to code and analyze the data. The MQI were coded and analyzed using the PTMQI protocol. Similarly, participants' MKT was determined through the analysis of interview transcripts, lesson plans and reflections of the lessons using the PTMKT protocol. Findings of the study not only supported claims that MKT held by PSTs impacts the MQI but also revealed that the reverse also occurs in instruction. In reviewing the domains of MKT held by PSTs, the domain that appeared more often than the rest was knowledge of content and teaching. The findings also showed that there are a number of important factors or influences that mediate the relationship between MKT and MQI either by enabling or hindering the enactment of MKT in instruction. These factors include the PSTs' personal beliefs and assumptions, the mentoring teacher's expectations and beliefs of mathematics teaching, past practicum experiences, reflective practices and self-correction, ability to utilize curriculum materials effectively and classroom management. This study offers theoretical and methodological contributions to the study of MKT and MQI. The implication of this study is the development of MKT enhanced the MQI and influenced the mentoring and evaluation of practicum among PSTs. 2017 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=4685 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=4685 text eng N/A openAccess Doctoral Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Sains dan Matematik N/A
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The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
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title The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
title_full The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
title_fullStr The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
title_full_unstemmed The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
title_short The impact of pre service teachers Mathematical knowledge for teaching on the Mathematical quality of instruction
title_sort impact of pre service teachers mathematical knowledge for teaching on the mathematical quality of instruction
topic QA Mathematics
url https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=4685
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