Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Beliefs About Mathematics Teaching And Learning

Authors

  • Nabhatsorn Saithong, Narumon Changsri, Maitree Inprasitha

Abstract

The purpose of this research was explore pre-service teachers’ beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning. The target group was 90 pre-service teachers, they were fourth year bachelor’s degree students in Mathematics Education Program, Faculty of Education Khon Kaen University, academic year 2019. This program has implemented Lesson Study with Open Approach in the curriculum. The data were collected from a survey of beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning. The data were analyzed by using Tatto,.et al (2008) conceptual framework of beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning. Using a statistical method to quantitative data analysis which is the mean and standard deviation. The results found that 1) beliefs about the nature of mathematics as the highest mean is mathematical problems can be solved correctly in many ways( = 4.67). 2) beliefs about learning mathematics as the highest mean is teachers should encourage students to solve mathematical problems on their own ( = 4.68). 3) beliefs about mathematics achievement as the highest mean is if you want to be good at mathematics, you need to have a mathematical mind. ( =3.57). 4) beliefs about preparedness for teaching mathematics achievement as the highest mean is teachers should have a positive attitude toward students who have difficulty solving problems. ( = 4.76). 5) beliefs about program effectiveness teachers should have a reflection on their teaching ( = 4.50).

Published

2020-02-29

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