Examination of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Mathematics Teachers

Autor/inn/en	Gokkurt Ozdemir, Burçin; Soylu, Yasin
Titel	Examination of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Mathematics Teachers
Quelle	In: International Online Journal of Primary Education, 6 (2017) 1, S.26-39 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1300-915X
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Teachers; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Teacher Effectiveness; Misconceptions; Mathematical Concepts; Knowledge Level; Secondary School Teachers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics; Teacher; Teachers; Mathematik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Pädagogische Kompetenz; Effectiveness of teaching; Instructional effectiveness; Lehrerleistung; Unterrichtserfolg; Missverständnis; Wissensbasis
Abstract	Mathematics education consists of numerous factors, and a vital factor is teachers. Therefore, well-trained teachers play a crucial role in the education system. In this context, the pedagogical content knowledge of teachers forms a vital foundation for effective mathematics teaching. The study aimed to examine the pedagogical content knowledge of mathematics teachers. Forty-one mathematics teachers took part in this study. The qualitative research method was applied and eight open-ended questions were asked for data gathering purposes. The content and descriptive analysis methods were used for data analysis. The study showed that the instructional explanations of teachers were typically at their instrumental level (content-level). Accordingly, it can be conferred that teachers lack the sufficient level of conceptual knowledge required for the effective mathematics teaching that is the aim of the curriculum. Therefore, it was suggested that teachers develop their pedagogical content knowledge through in-service courses in line with curriculum targets. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Online Journal of Primary Education. e-mail: editor.online.iojpe@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.iojpe.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01