Mentoring Mathematics Teachers

Supporting and inspiring pre-service and newly qualified teachers

By Julie-Ann Edwards, Rosalyn Hyde | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Designed to support both teachers and university-based tutors in mentoring pre-service and newly qualified mathematics teachers at both primary and secondary levels, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers straightforward practical advice that is based on practice, underpinned by research, and geared specifically towards this challenging subject area.

Developed by members of The Association of Mathematics Education Teachers, the authors draw upon the most up-to-date research and theory to provide evidence-based practical guidance. Themes covered include:

  • the recognition of the importance of pedagogical content knowledge
  • building upon subject knowledge
  • developing skills of self-evaluation in order to reflect and develop your own practice
  • the on-going need to address issues of equity and diversity within the profession
  • the need for pre-service teachers and their mentors to work together effectively as a partnership
  • the importance of collaboration, shared goals, mutual benefit and growth.

Addressing issues of mentoring for all trainee and practising mathematics teachers, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers demonstrates both the importance of mentoring in the development of new teachers of mathematics, but also the benefits to all those who involve themselves in this challenging and rewarding task.

Editions of Mentoring Mathematics Teachers

EBook
ISBN 9781134610006
PDF
ISBN 9781134609932

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Designed to support both teachers and university-based tutors in mentoring pre-service and newly qualified mathematics teachers at both primary and secondary levels, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers straightforward practical advice that is based on practice, underpinned by research, and geared specifically towards this challenging subject area.

Developed by members of The Association of Mathematics Education Teachers, the authors draw upon the most up-to-date research and theory to provide evidence-based practical guidance. Themes covered include:

  • the recognition of the importance of pedagogical content knowledge
  • building upon subject knowledge
  • developing skills of self-evaluation in order to reflect and develop your own practice
  • the on-going need to address issues of equity and diversity within the profession
  • the need for pre-service teachers and their mentors to work together effectively as a partnership
  • the importance of collaboration, shared goals, mutual benefit and growth.

Addressing issues of mentoring for all trainee and practising mathematics teachers, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers demonstrates both the importance of mentoring in the development of new teachers of mathematics, but also the benefits to all those who involve themselves in this challenging and rewarding task.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mentoring Mathematics Teachers about?

Designed to support both teachers and university-based tutors in mentoring pre-service and newly qualified mathematics teachers at both primary and secondary levels, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers straightforward practical advice that is based on practice, underpinned by research, and geared specifically towards this challenging subject area.

Developed by members of The Association of Mathematics Education Teachers, the authors draw upon the most up-to-date research and theory to provide evidence-based practical guidance. Themes covered include:

  • the recognition of the importance of pedagogical content knowledge
  • building upon subject knowledge
  • developing skills of self-evaluation in order to reflect and develop your own practice
  • the on-going need to address issues of equity and diversity within the profession
  • the need for pre-service teachers and their mentors to work together effectively as a partnership
  • the importance of collaboration, shared goals, mutual benefit and growth.

Addressing issues of mentoring for all trainee and practising mathematics teachers, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers demonstrates both the importance of mentoring in the development of new teachers of mathematics, but also the benefits to all those who involve themselves in this challenging and rewarding task.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mentoring Mathematics Teachers?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Secondary schools

Where can I read a sample of Mentoring Mathematics Teachers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134610006

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mentoring Mathematics Teachers?

Julie-Ann Edwards, Rosalyn Hyde

Who is the Publisher of the book Mentoring Mathematics Teachers?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Mentoring Mathematics Teachers is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134610006) and pdf(ISBN 9781134609932)