Learning environment and anxiety for learning and teaching mathematics among preservice teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa McMinn ◽  
Jill Aldridge
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Mathematical Tasks as a Framework for Reflection: From Research to Practice

1998 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Kay Stein ◽  
Margaret Schwan Smith
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
Primary Factor ◽  
Mathematical Tasks ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Research To Practice ◽  
Classroom Experiences ◽  
Learning And Teaching

According to the professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics (NCTM 1991), a primary factor in teachers' professional growth is the extent to which they “reflect on learning and teaching individually and with colleagues” (p. 168). Reflecting on their classroom experiences is a way to make teachers aware of how they teach (Hart et al. 1992) and how their students are thriving within the learning environment that has been provided. Although all teachers think informally about their classroom experiences, cultivating a habit of systematic and deliberate reflection may hold the key to improving one's teaching as well as to sustaining lifelong professional development.

Didattica delle lingue in prospettiva interculturale: innovazione e potenzialità

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 189-198
Author(s):  
Manuela Derosas
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Intercultural Communicative Competence ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Vast Literature ◽  
The Creation

Since the early ’80s the adjective "intercultural" in language learning and teaching has seemed to acquire a remarkable importance, although its meaning is strongly debated. As a matter of fact, despite the existence of a vast literature on this topic, difficulties arise when applying it in the classroom. The aim of this work is to analyze the elements we consider to be the central pillars in this methodology, i.e. a renewed language-and culture relation, the Intercultural Communicative Competence, the intercultural speaker. These factors allow us to consider this as a new paradigm in language education; furthermore, they foster the creation of new potentialities and configure the classroom as a significant learning environment towards the discovery of Otherness.

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN AUTOGRAPH SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DENGAN MENERAPKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH (PBM) AUTOGRAPH USE AS A LEARNING MEDIA WITH MATH APPLYING THE MODEL OF LEARNING BASED PROBLEM (LBP)

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nailul Himmi Hasibuan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Conic Sections ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
Point Line

Tulisan ini mengkaji tentang pemanfaatan autograph sebagai sumber belajar matematika yang dikombinasikan dengan Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBL). Pembelajaran berbasis masalah adalah suatu pembelajaran yang dimulai dengan masalah dunia nyata sehingga siswa agar dapat mengkonstruksi pengetahuannya sendiri dengan kemampuan berpikir yang dimilikinya, dengan mengacu pada lima langkah pokok, yaitu: orientasi siswa pada masalah, mengorganisir siswa untuk belajar, membimbing penyelidikan individual maupun kelompok, mengembangkan dan menyajikan hasil karya dan menganalisis dan mengevaluasi proses pemecahan masalah. Autograph adalah software software yang sangat serbaguna dan dinamis sebagai media pembelajaran untuk belajar dan mengajar matematika tingkat menengah berupa menggambar titik, ruas garis, vektor, garis, poligon, irisan kerucut, dan kurva dua dimensi. Dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah yang memanfaatkan autograph dapat meningkatakan pemahaman konsep, penalaran, kemampuan berpikir kritis dan komunikasi matematis siswa. Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran Matematika, PBL, dan  AutographThis paper examines the use of autographs as a source of learning mathematics combined with Problem Based Learning (PBL). Problem-based learning is a learning that begins with real world issues so that students in order to construct his own knowledge with the ability to think it has, with reference to the five main steps, namely: orientation of students on the issue, organizing students to learn, guiding the investigation of individual and group, develop and present the work and analyze and evaluate the problem-solving process. Autograph software is software that is very versatile and dynamic as a learning medium for learning and teaching mathematics in the form of a mid-level draw point, line segment, vector, line, polygon, conic sections, and two-dimensional curve. By implementing problem based learning model that utilizes autographs can increase the understanding of concepts, reasoning, critical thinking skills and students' mathematical communication.                          Keywords: Learning Mathematics, PBL, and Autograph

scholarly journals Making ‘Math Making’ Virtual

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Candace Figg ◽  
Anjali Khirwadkar ◽  
Shannon Welbourn
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Hands On

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, university professors are challenged to re-envision mathematics learning environments for virtual delivery. Those of us teaching in elementary teacher preparation programs are exploring different learning environments that not only promote meaningful learning but also foster positive attitudes about mathematics teaching. One learning environment that has been shown to be effective for introducing preservice teachers to the creative side of mathematics—the mathematics makerspace—promotes computational thinking and pedagogical understandings about teaching mathematics, but the collaborative, hands-on nature of such a learning environment is difficult to simulate in virtual delivery. This article describes the research-based design decisions for the re-envisioned virtual mathematics makerspace.

Teachers and Mathematical Modeling

2018 ◽  
pp. 216-236
Author(s):  
Samantha Analuz Quiroz Rivera ◽  
Ruth Rodríguez Gallegos
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Real World ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Mathematics cannot be reduced to the use of algorithms. The main objective of teaching mathematics in school is their application in real world situations. Mathematical modeling was born as an answer of this concerned and implies the relation between mathematics and applications. Because of that, teachers need to be correctly training in the use of mathematical modeling in their daily lesson plans. The aim of this study is to propose a methodology for help teachers purchase mathematical modeling as a strategy to teach mathematics. Our methodology is based on the analysis of teachers' conceptions about learning and teaching mathematics and after that promote their evolution. The main characteristic is the collaborative work between teachers and the researcher in cycles of discussion and classes' implementation. The evidence showed that teachers can actually change their conceptions about what is needed for teaching mathematics and design lesson plans using mathematical modeling.

Making it Rich and Personal

2012 ◽  
pp. 177-192
Author(s):  
Su White ◽  
Hugh C. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Institutional Processes ◽  
Personal Learning Environment ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Collective Commitment

Many of the communities interested in learning and teaching technologies within higher education now accept the view that a conception of personal learning environments provides the most realistic and workable perspective of learners’ interactions with and use of technology. This view may not be reflected in the behaviour of those parts of a university which normally purchase and deploy technology infrastructure. These departments or services are slow to change because they are typically, and understandably, risk-averse, the more so because the consequences of expensive decisions about infrastructure will stay with the organisation for many years. Furthermore across the broader (less technically or educationally informed) academic community, the awareness of and familiarity with technologies in support of learning may be varied. In this context, work to innovate the learning environment will require considerable team effort and collective commitment. This paper presents a case study account of institutional processes harnessed to establish a universal personal learning environment fit for the 21st century.

Teachers and Mathematical Modeling

2017 ◽  
pp. 45-64
Author(s):  
Samantha Analuz Quiroz Rivera ◽  
Ruth Rodríguez Gallegos
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Real World ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Mathematics cannot be reduced to the use of algorithms. The main objective of teaching mathematics in school is their application in real world situations. Mathematical modeling was born as an answer of this concerned and implies the relation between mathematics and applications. Because of that, teachers need to be correctly training in the use of mathematical modeling in their daily lesson plans. The aim of this study is to propose a methodology for help teachers purchase mathematical modeling as a strategy to teach mathematics. Our methodology is based on the analysis of teachers' conceptions about learning and teaching mathematics and after that promote their evolution. The main characteristic is the collaborative work between teachers and the researcher in cycles of discussion and classes' implementation. The evidence showed that teachers can actually change their conceptions about what is needed for teaching mathematics and design lesson plans using mathematical modeling.

Developing a Dynamic and Responsive Online Learning Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 92-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Buchan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Institutional Level ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Community Source

Charles Stuart University adopted the open source software, Sakai, as the foundation for the university’s new, integrated Online Learning Environment. This study explores whether a pedagogical advantage exists in adopting such an open source learning management system. Research suggests that the community source approach to development of open source software has many inherent pedagogical advantages, but this paper examines whether this is due to the choice of open source software or simply having access to appropriate technology for learning and teaching in the 21st century. The author also addresses the challenges of the project management methodology and processes in the large-scale implementation of an open-source courseware management solution at the institutional level. Consequently, this study outlines strategies that an institution can use to harness the potential of a community source approach to software development to meet the institutional and individual user needs into the future.

The Intersection of Theory, Tools and Tasks in a Postgraduate Learning Environment

2009 ◽  
pp. 319-333
Author(s):  
Michal Zellermayer ◽  
Nili Mor ◽  
Ida Heilweil
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Veteran Teachers ◽  
School Cultures ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Ict Tools

This chapter describes the learning environment that the authors created for veteran teachers, graduate students in Teaching and Learning who are interested in developing professionally as designers and moderators of Information Communication Technology (ICT) learning environments. It is based on the assumption that learners construct knowledge and understanding when they are an integral part of the learning environment, when they are members of local and global communities where learning is conceived as acquiring the necessary skills for participation through participation. The program is structured as three concentric circles in terms of ICT use. In the first, the teachers learn about constructivism and socio-cultural theory while they collaboratively investigate their own school cultures with the support of ICT tools. In the second, they expand their acquaintance with ICT tools and learning environments and further develop their skills for learning and teaching in such environments. In the third, they design and moderate E-Learning environments, document them and reflect on the process. This chapter describes the activities and tasks in each of these circles with illustrations of how the students respond to these tasks both as learners who interpret and evaluate information and theoretical concepts and as teachers of relevant virtual communities who reflect on their practice.

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