Pre‐Service teachers and mathematics: The impact of service‐learning on teacher preparation

L Kirtman - School Science and Mathematics, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
L Kirtman
School Science and Mathematics, 2008Wiley Online Library
In spite of repeated reform efforts, there is research and data that suggest that teachers lack
the needed knowledge to successfully teach elementary mathematics. Some argue that
teachers lack the needed content knowledge while other argue that a lack of confidence and
practice are impacting teachers' ability to successful teach mathematics. As a result of these
issues, this paper looks at the impact of a service‐learning experience on pre‐service
teachers' confidence and preparation in the area of mathematics. The service‐learning …
In spite of repeated reform efforts, there is research and data that suggest that teachers lack the needed knowledge to successfully teach elementary mathematics. Some argue that teachers lack the needed content knowledge while other argue that a lack of confidence and practice are impacting teachers’ ability to successful teach mathematics. As a result of these issues, this paper looks at the impact of a service‐learning experience on pre‐service teachers’ confidence and preparation in the area of mathematics. The service‐learning experience had a number of intended and unintended outcomes. As a result of the service‐learning experience, pre‐service teachers noted increased understanding, innovation and confidence in the area of mathematics.
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