Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Teaching Practices in Mathematics Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Teacher Educator Practices:
This area encompasses the examination of pedagogical strategies and practices employed by mathematics teacher educators to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning in mathematics education. - Professional Development:
The journal emphasizes the importance of professional development for mathematics teachers, exploring various models and frameworks to support continuous learning and improvement in teaching practices. - Equity and Inclusion:
A core focus is on addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion within mathematics education, highlighting the need for all students to have access to high-quality mathematics instruction. - Instructional Decision-Making:
Research on how mathematics teachers make instructional decisions, including the factors influencing these decisions and their impact on student learning outcomes. - Technology Integration:
The journal explores the integration of technology in mathematics education, examining how digital tools can enhance teaching practices and student engagement. - Research Methodologies:
A commitment to employing diverse and innovative research methodologies to investigate complex phenomena in mathematics teacher education, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
Trending and Emerging
- Research on Collaborative Practices:
There is a growing interest in collaborative inquiry among mathematics teachers and educators, focusing on how partnerships can enhance teaching practices and professional learning. - Teacher Identity and Self-Efficacy:
Recent publications emphasize the importance of teacher identity and self-efficacy in mathematics education, exploring how these factors influence teaching practices and student engagement. - Culturally Responsive Teaching:
Emerging research highlights the significance of culturally responsive teaching practices in mathematics education, aiming to make learning relevant and accessible to diverse student populations. - Digital Technology and Online Learning:
The integration of digital technology and online learning environments is increasingly prominent, with research exploring how these tools can support mathematics instruction and teacher development. - Focus on Equity and Justice:
There is a heightened focus on equity and social justice in mathematics education, with studies investigating how to create inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of all learners. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal is seeing an increase in interdisciplinary research that connects mathematics education with other fields, such as STEM education, to foster a more integrated approach to teaching and learning.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pedagogical Approaches:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research centered around traditional, lecture-based pedagogical approaches, as the field increasingly values more interactive and student-centered methods. - Generalized Content Knowledge:
The journal has seen less emphasis on generalized content knowledge in mathematics teaching, shifting instead to a focus on pedagogical content knowledge and its application in diverse classroom contexts. - Standardized Assessment Practices:
Research on standardized assessment practices in mathematics education is declining, as there is a growing recognition of the limitations of such assessments in capturing students' mathematical understanding and abilities. - Teacher-Centric Research:
Studies that primarily focus on the perspectives and experiences of teachers without considering student outcomes and experiences are becoming less common, reflecting a shift towards a more holistic view of mathematics education.
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