Mathematics teaching and professional learning in sub-Sahara Africa / / edited by Kakoma Luneta

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (311 pages)
• Disciplina: 510.71067
• Soggetto topico: Mathematics - Study and teaching - Africa, Sub-Saharan; Teachers - Training of; Mathematics - Study and teaching; Ensenyament de la matemàtica; Professors de matemàtica; Formació del professorat; Educació secundària
• Soggetto geografico: Àfrica subsahariana
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): LunetaKakoma
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Editor -- About the Authors -- Part I: Commentary -- Chapter 1: Manipulatives as Mediums for Visualisation Processes in the Teaching of Mathematics -- Introduction -- Backdrop -- Visualisation Processes in the Teaching of Mathematics -- Manipulatives -- The Interplay between Manipulatives and Visualisation -- Physical Manipulatives -- Virtual Manipulatives -- Case Study: The Geoboard -- Introduction -- The Geoboard -- The Intervention Programme -- Analysis of the Lessons -- Findings and Discussion -- Mr. Jones' Lessons -- Ms. Ruth's Lessons -- Ms. Smith's Lessons -- Interviews -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of Number Sense on the Performance of Grade Learners 12 in Mathematics: A Case of Oshana Education Region, Namibia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework and Literature Review -- Methodology -- Findings of the Study -- Level of Number Sense of Learners -- The Influence of Number Sense on Academic Performance in Mathematics -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 3: Using a Community of Practice Strategy to Strengthen Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Rural Areas -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Rurality -- Isolation -- Limited Opportunities -- Theoretical Framework -- Data Sources and Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Theme 1: Benefits of Peer Interaction in the CoP -- Theme 2: Fostered Reciprocal Learning through the Creation of a Conducive Environment -- Theme 3: Improving Skills through Collaborative Workplace Learning -- Conclusions -- Practical Implications -- Further Research -- Teachers' Interview Schedule -- References -- Chapter 4: Using Discourse-Based Mathematics Instruction in Secondary School Classrooms in Ethiopia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Perspectives and Literature Review -- Describing Mathematical Discourse. ; Mathematical Discourse from Participationist Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from a Sociocultural Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from a Cognitive Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from Socio-Constructivism -- Contextualizing the Five Dimensions of the TRU Math Framework -- Framing the Design of the Framework for DBMI -- Discussion of the Components of the Framework for DBMI -- Planning for Instruction -- Designing Tasks for Classroom Discourse -- Doing Mathematics -- Discussing: Engaging in the Classroom Discourse -- Reflecting on Classroom Instruction -- Discourse-Based Mathematics Lesson Design and Implementation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Ethnomathematics as a Fundamental Teaching Approach -- Introduction -- What Is "Ethnomathematics"? -- Exploring Mathematics Instruction in an African Context -- Infusing Ethnomathematics into the Curriculum -- South African Localized Children's Games -- Possible Tensions in Connecting Mathematics and Everyday Knowledge -- The Backgrounding of Mathematics -- The Influence of Students' Socioeconomic Differences on their Learning -- The Open-Contextualized Problem -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Use of Cultural Artefacts in the Teaching of Mathematics in Africa: The Case of Uganda -- Introduction -- Statement of the Problem -- Theoretical Framework -- Treatment of Teachers as Learners -- Culture and Cultural Artefacts -- Relationship of Mathematics to Culture and Cultural Artefacts -- Huts -- Classroom -- The Research Hypothesis -- The Research Project (Method) -- Analysis -- Randomised Control Trials -- Baseline Study Findings -- Views and Attitudes of the Community Towards Mathematics -- The Research Intervention -- Findings of the Study after Intervention -- Feelings Towards Mathematics as a Subject Now -- Relationship between Teacher and Learner. ; Most Difficult Subject to Teach -- Teaching Methodology Changed Teachers' Attitudes Towards Teaching Mathematics -- Artefacts Use Improving Learner Performance -- Change in Teaching Methodology Improving Performance -- Preparing Schemes of Work As Often as Required -- New Lesson Plan Format Working for Teachers -- Views of the Teachers about the New Methods from the Interviews after Intervention -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Way Forward -- References -- Chapter 7: Mathematics Teacher Educators' Experiences of Using Technology-Based Instruction in South Africa -- Introduction -- Using Technology-Based Mathematics Instructional Strategies -- Conceptual Framing: Transforming Mathematics Education Milieus -- Encouraging Teacher Success -- Social Change -- Social Diversity -- Empowerment -- Technology-based instructional strategies -- Research Methodology -- Participants -- Research Instruments -- Lecturer/Teacher Educator Questionnaire -- Observation Schedule -- Interview Schedule -- Data Generation -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Inspiring Social Change to Transform the Mathematics Education Milieu and Encourage Teacher Success -- Diversity Enhances the Mathematics Education Milieu and Inspires Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success -- Promoting a Sense of Belonging: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Mathematics Teacher Success -- Acknowledging Learning Styles: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Mathematics Teacher Success -- Accommodating Diversity: Differentiating Mathematics Tasks to Inspire Social Change and Encourage Teacher Success -- Inspiring Social Change to Transform Mathematics Instruction and Encourage Teacher Success -- Reflecting in and on Mathematics Instruction: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success -- Collaborative Mathematics Instruction: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success. ; Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Enhancing Learners' Retention of Algebraic Knowledge Through Problem-Solving-Based Learning -- Introduction -- THE Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) -- Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Approach -- Learners' Role in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom -- Tutor's Role in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom -- Pros and Cons of Problem-Based Learning -- Effects of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the Learning of Mathematics -- Research Methodology -- Findings -- Biographical Information of the Participants -- Gender -- Age -- Retention from Previous Grades as Assessed BY Pre-Test -- The Effects of PBL on Grade 11 Learners' Retention of Algebraic Knowledge at One Secondary School in Ohangwena Region -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Jacks' Story: How Storytelling Enhances Mathematics Instruction in Lesotho -- Introduction -- Who Is Jack? -- Issues and Challenges -- Lesotho Context -- Wenger's Socioculturalism -- Positioning Learning as Central -- Identity -- Professional Identity -- Methodology -- Analytic Tool -- Sample of Vertical Analysis -- Discussion -- How Jack Introduced the Topic, Statistics -- Making Sense of Jack's Experience Through Effective Mathematics Learning -- Jack Reflects on His Teaching Experience -- Jack's Postscript -- Jack's Teacher Identity -- Jack's Mathematics Identity -- Jack's Communities of Practice Identity (Learning as Belonging) -- Jack's Personal Identity -- Jack's Professional Identity -- Linking Jack's Experience to Mathematics Learning -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Introductory Commentary -- Introduction -- Overview -- Concluding Comments -- Chapter 10: Mathematics Teachers Professional Development Perceived to Improve Instruction and Learning Outcomes in Rwanda -- Introduction -- Continuous Professional Development on Mathematics Instructional Techniques. ; Research Methodology -- Implementation of Mathematics Aspects: MSSL Views -- Implementation of Mathematics Aspects: Lesson Plans and Classroom Observations -- Discussions -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- Chapter 11: Paradigms in Mathematics Teacher Professional Learning Research: A Review of South Africa's Literature for 2006-2015 -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- The Positivist Paradigm -- The Interpretivist/Constructivist Paradigm -- The Critical Paradigm/Transformative Paradigm -- The Pragmatic Paradigm -- Context of the Research -- The Research Questions -- Research Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Journals Surveyed -- Distribution of Articles Among Paradigms -- Comparative Analysis of Growth Rates of Article Outputs -- Comparative Analysis of Gross Google Scholar Citation Rates -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Capita (Average) -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Article Cohort -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Article -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12: Changes in Rwandan Primary Mathematics School Subject Leaders as a Result of a CPD Certificate Program in Coaching and Mentoring -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Continuous Professional Development -- Theoretical Framework -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 13: The Challenges of Upgrading Mathematics Teachers' Qualifications: A Case Study from Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Details of the In-Service Programme -- Methodology -- Theoretical Framework -- Results and Discussion -- The Rules and Regulations Governing the System -- Division of Labour -- Tools -- Contradictions Emanating from Division of Labour Demands of the Different Communities -- Conclusion -- References. ; Chapter 14: Pre-service Teachers' Awareness of Gifted Students' Characteristics.
• Titolo autorizzato: Mathematics Teaching and Professional Learning in Sub-Sahara Africa
• ISBN: 9783030827236; 9783030827229
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910512164603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Research in Mathematics Education