scholarly journals Teachers’ and students’ level of utilization of ICT tools for teaching and learning mathematics in Ilorin, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59
Author(s):  
Khadijat S Ameen ◽  
Saidat M Adeniji ◽  
Kehinde Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an instrument par excellence that a nation can rely upon to bring about self-reliance in an educational system. Therefore, there is the need to integrate ICT into teaching and learning; hence, the study investigated the assessment of Teachers’ and Students’ level of utilization of ICT tools for teaching and learning mathematics in Ilorin, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research of the survey type. The population for the study was all senior secondary schools in Ilorin, Kwara State. A total of 170 students and 50 mathematics teachers were randomly selected from senior secondary schools in Ilorin. The instrument used for the study was a researchers-designed questionnaire, which comprised of 24 ICT tools. The instrument was validated and the reliability index of 0.78 was obtained. The data gathered was analyzed statistically using simple percentage and Chi-Square statistics analyses. The findings revealed amongst others that; mathematics teachers and students utilized ICT tools for teaching and learning mathematics respectively. Also, mathematics teachers and students were not skilled in utilizing ICT tools. The findings from the study show that the gender of both teachers and students does not have any influence on the teaching and learning of mathematics with the use of ICT tools. Based on the findings, It was, therefore, recommended among others that seminars and workshops should be organized for both female and male mathematics teachers on the benefits and how to incorporate ICT tools into their teaching activities and students should be encouraged to familiarize themselves with ICT tools so as to increase their level of competencies in the use of ICT tools.

Emerging ICT Tools, Techniques and Methodologies for Online Collaborative Teaching and Learning Mathematics

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Niroj Dahal ◽  
Bal Chandra Luitel ◽  
Binod Prasad Pant ◽  
Indra Mani Shrestha ◽  
Netra Kumar Manandhar
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Collaborative Teaching ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Asynchronous Mode ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Present Context ◽  
Ict Tools

Emerging ICT tools, techniques and methodologies (TTM), which might be helpful for pedagogical practices, for a synchronous and asynchronous mode of teaching and learning mathematics in online and distance mode of education. This action research reported from the underpinning practices of the authors as trainers, course facilitators, educational researchers and innovative practitioner-the possible uses of emerging ICT tools, techniques and methodologies for teaching and learning mathematics. This article highlights some key strengths with possible integration of emerging ICT tools, techniques and methodologies to facilitate online and offline task(s) and assessment(s) of the learners, and trainees in a collaborative manner. Epistemologically, our experiences reflected that the learning experiences of the learners and trainees would be better by incorporating emerging ICT tools, techniques and methodologies in day to day practices in online classes specifically more in this present context. We have concluded the paper by highlighting the effectiveness of use of emerging ICT tools, techniques and methodologies as a new innovative virtual teaching and learning platform.

Re-Thinking Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers Preparation

2012 ◽  
pp. 316-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret L. Niess
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Powerful and modern digital technologies have significantly impacted mathematics teaching – both what is to be learned and how it should be learned. Technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge (TPACK) is the knowledge that teachers rely on for teaching content with appropriate digital technologies. What preparation do mathematics teachers need in order to develop this knowledge needed for integrating appropriate digital technologies as teaching and learning tools? The challenges of understanding TPACK and identifying appropriate educational programs for pre-service mathematics teachers call for thoughtful attention toward the development of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that support the dynamic nature embedded within the TPACK construct. The design of appropriate pre-service teacher learning trajectories for developing a rigorous TPACK emphasizes that both how and where they learn to teach mathematics are fundamental to what is learned about teaching and learning mathematics. Redesign ideas and models support re-thinking and re-designing pre-service mathematics teacher preparation programs.

For Your Information: Publications – March 2011

2011 ◽  
Vol 104 (7) ◽  
pp. 557-559
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Preservice Mathematics Teachers

A great deal has been written about mentoring and its positive effects on the development of important teaching skills. By focusing on mentors for preservice mathematics teachers, this work fills a gap in that literature, complementing related publications on mentoring beginning and experienced mathematics teachers. This resource is designed to support mentors in bridging the gap between the theory of teaching and learning mathematics to the reality of the classroom environment. Its useful strategies and information will assist the mentor of preservice mathematics teachers in providing knowledgeable, informed, and supportive guidance.

Teaching and Learning Mathematics through Hurricane Tracking

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 500-512
Author(s):  
Maria L. Fernández ◽  
Robert C. Schoen
Keyword(s):  
Middle School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Hurricane Season ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Hurricane Tracking

During hurricane season, maps that track predicted storm paths are commonly seen on television and the Internet. The Weather Channel often receives number-one viewership ratings in regions encountering a major weather event, such as a hurricane or tornado (Kloer 2001). Mathematics teachers can tap into students' curiosity and interest about hurricanes to develop their understanding of mathematical ideas within a real-life context. In this article, we discuss observations and findings after implementing mathematics tasks based on data about hurricanes. Finding patterns and relationships, creating and interpreting graphs, and examining rates of change are just a few of the topics that can be studied. We developed these tasks as part of the Students' Transition Toward Algebra project and have used them with both middle school teachers and students.

Creating Cultural Relevance in Teaching and Learning Mathematics

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Leonard ◽  
Smita Guha
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
National Council ◽  
Mathematics Problems ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Community Ties ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Current Reform ◽  
Subway Train

Current reform in mathematics education, spurred by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), emphasizes the importance of making connections to the realworld experiences of children. Even in such activities as riding a bus, subway train, or bicycle to school, the cultural experiences of children from diverse backgrounds provide teachers and students with a plethora of mathematics problems. Culture is meaning that is shared by a group of people who hold common values and beliefs (Malloy and Malloy 1998). Members of the group may have racial, ethnic, political, or community ties, which can be used as springboards for culturally relevant teaching.

scholarly journals Constraints in English Language Teaching and Learning in Senior Secondary Schools: Strategies for Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
Steven Sylvester Bockarie ◽  
Michael Sahr Bengu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

The study entitled 'Constraints in English Language Teaching and Learning in Senior Secondary Schools: Strategies for Implementation' seeks to unravel the myriad of problems in teaching and learning the English Language in senior secondary schools and offers strategies that can be implemented to salvage the situation. Learning to teach is more than simply knowing the results of research and theory; it always involves learning the ‘craft’ of classroom exposition, explanation, organization, and guidance. The desired outcome of the language learning process is the ability to communicate competently, not the ability to the ability to use the language exactly as a native speaker does. To guide the study, three research questions were posed. The questions examined the following three variables: (1) the constraints in teaching English; (2) the constraints in learning English; and (3) strategies for implementation in senior secondary schools. The research will be carried out in two senior secondary schools in Kenema City, Eastern Sierra Leone (Government Senior Secondary School and Methodist Senior Secondary School). The study revealed that: the lack of adequate teaching and learning materials, poor pedagogical and academic subject matter competency, and the negative attitude of students towards the English Language, account for the major constraints in the teaching and learning of the subject.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Pre-service Teachers toward Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Karma Dorji ◽  
Karma Wangchuk
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching And Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Perceptions Of Teaching

This study was carried out to investigate the perceptions of teaching and learning Mathematics by the pre-service Mathematics teachers in Bhutan. The research has employed quantitative methods. A five-point Likert scale survey questionnaire was administered to collect the data. The participants included both male and female pre-service Mathematics teachers from 2 colleges of education in Bhutan aged 18-29 (N = 261). In order to examine the perceptions of Mathematics, the mean interpretation developed by Roble and Bacabac (2016) was used and found that perceptions of pre-service teachers teaching and learning Mathematics were high indicating they enjoy teaching and learning Mathematics. The analysis also showed that there was no significant difference between male and female pre-service teachers perceptions toward teaching and learning Mathematics in Bhutan. Further, the findings also indicated there was no significant difference in perceptions of teaching and learning Mathematics between pre-service teachers at College A and College B. The College of Education might consider devoting additional attention to improving teaching practices in order to experience the real classroom scenario.

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