APPROACHES, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS A mathematics teacher has a variety of methods, approaches and techniques available for use in teaching mathematics. The selection of a suitable method depends upon the objectives of the lesson, needs of the learner and nature of the content. APPROACHES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS BEHAVIOURIST APPROACH The approach which describes learning as a connection between stimulus and response is the behaviouristic school of thought. This approach based on the idea that behavior can be controlled and modified based on the consequences of a behavior.this approach to learning emphasizes that behaviours begins with reflexes. The major tenets of the behaviouristic approach · Learning brings about change in behavior · Learning is stimulus-response · The resultant behavioural change ar...
Professionalizing Mathematics Education Unit 1: Mathematics for all ## Causes of poor performance in Mathematics 1. Lack of adequate resources 2. Attitude towards mathematics 3. Math anxiety 4. Learning style 5. Learning environment 6. Teaching methods/strategies 7. Teacher student ratio 8. Inexperienced teachers 9. IQ 10. Lack of motivation 11. Lack of exercise/practice 12. Lack of concentration 13. Absenteeism 14. Difficulty of remembering math facts and concepts Remedies & Role of teacher 1. Support students in developing their ability to solve problems. 2. Provide ongoing meaningful feedback to all students about their mathematics achievement, which helps to build confidence. 3. Encourage questioning and make space for curiosity. 4. Emphasize conceptual understanding over procedure. 5. Provide authentic problems that increase students' drive to engage with math 6. Share positive attitudes about math. Positive reinforcement. 7. Practice to so...
CONCEPT OF TEACHER EDUCATION An educational institution performs a significant function of providing learning experiences to lead their students from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. The key personnel in the institutions who play an important role to bring about this transformation are teachers. As stated by NCTE (1998) in Quality Concerns in Secondary Teacher Education, ―The teacher is the most important element in any educational program. It is the teacher who is mainly responsible for implementation of the educational process at any stage. This shows that it is imperative to invest in the preparation of teachers, so that the future of a nation is secure. The importance of competent teachers to the nation‘s school system can in no way be overemphasized. The National Curriculum Framework 2005 places demands and expectations on the teacher, which need to be addressed by both initial and continuing teacher education. MEANING AND NATURE OF TEACHER E...
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