Fundamental Constructs in Mathematics Education

ISBN-13: 9780415326988 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 352 str.

John Mason; Sue Johnston-Wilder; John Mason

Opis

'Fundamental Constructs in Mathematics Education' brings together a collection of classic extracts and texts that have been quoted repeatedly in mathematics education literature. It is linked together by a narrative which provides commentary and examples.

Spis treści

Introduction Section 1: Activating and analysing learning 1. Probing Thinking 2. Conditions for Learning 3. Analysis of Learning for Informal Teaching 4. Affect in Learning Mathematics 5. Learners' Powers 6. Learning as Action 7. Learning What? Section 2: Guiding and directing learning 8. Teachers' Roles 9. Initiating Mathematical Activity 10. Sustaining Mathematical Activity 11. Concluding Mathematical Activity 12. Having Learned ?

O autorze

John Mason is Professor of Mathematics Education at The Open University, where he was also Director of the Centre for Mathematics Education for 15 years.
Sue Johnston-Wilder is a Senior Lecturer at The Open University. She has worked with teachers and student teachers for many years developing materials to promote interest in mathematics teaching and learning.