Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience (Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series) - Softcover

Sue Johnston-Wilder; Peter Johnston-Wilder; David Pimm; John Westwell

 
9780415162807: Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience (Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series)

Synopsis

This text aims to give supporting activities to the student to enable them to translate theory into practice. Topics covered include: mathematics in the National Curriculum, using IT; mathematics education for pupils with special needs in mathematics; and cross-curricular issues.

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Review

"This British textbook for pre-service secondary mathematics teachers gives information about current educational theories and trends. It is a survey textbook that covers curriculum goals, the English and Welsh national curriculum, learning theories, lesson design, assessment, communication, technology, special education, and the broader context of mathematics education.."
-Mathematics Teachers, Vol. 94, Vol. 7, October 2001.

About the Author

Sue Johnston-Wilder is Associate Professor at the University of Warwick; she works with PGCE students and in-service teachers in the West Midlands. She has previously taught at King's College London and the Open University.

Peter Johnston-Wilder is Associate Professor at the University of Warwick.

David Pimm is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Clare Lee works on the Mathematics PGCE programme at the Open University and works with in-service teachers nationally. She was previously research fellow for the King's Formative Assessment Project.

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