Mathematics Teaching and Professional Learning in sub-Sahara Africa (Hardcover)

· 제목 : Mathematics Teaching and Professional Learning in sub-Sahara Africa (Hardcover) 
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 교육/자료 > 교육 > 교수법/자료 > 수학
· ISBN : 9783030827229
· 쪽수 : 300쪽
· 출판일 : 2021-12-10

Section 1 This section is made up of contributions from South Afri-ca, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Namibia Uganda and Namibia. The chapters show case the various instructional strategies informed by indige-nous mathematics teaching artifacts used in Sub Sahara Africa.

Introductory commentary by Professor Gibbs Y. Kanyongo, Du-quesne University, PA USA

1. Manipulatives as mediums for visualisation processes in the teaching of mathematics by Marc Schafer

2. The level of number sense and its influence on the aca-demic performance of Grade 12 Mathematics learners: A case of Oshana Education Region, Namibia by Shiwana Teeleleni Naukushu, Choshi Darius Kasanda & Hileni Ma-gana Kapenda 

3. Using a Community of Practice Strategy to strengthen Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in rural areas by Benita Nel

4. Using discourse-based mathematics instruction in second-ary school classrooms in  Ethiopian by Mekonnen Legesse and Tadele Ejigu

5. Ethnomathematics in Sub Sahara Africa by France Mach-aba  and Joseph Dhlamini

6. Use of cultural artefacts in the teaching of mathematics in Uganda by Janet Kaahwa

7. Exploring the use of technology-based mathematics in-struction among mathematics teachers in South African by Jayaluxmi Naidoo

8. Learners retention of algebraic knowledge through prob-lem-based learning by Tuhafeni I M Kaufilua  and  Helena Miranda

9. Jack’ story: How story-telling enhances mathematics in-struction in Lesotho

  by Ajayagosh Narayanan

Section 2: This section revolves around chapters on various profes-sional development initiatives carried out in Sub Sahara Africa. It covers research-based programmes and summaries of such studies from, Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Af-rica 

Introductory commentary by Professor Cyril Julie ? University of the Western Cape ? South Africa

10.    Mathematics Teachers Professional Development Pro-grammes  perceived to improve instruction and learning outcomes in Rwanda by Alphonse Uworwabayeho, Theo-phile       Nsengimana, Vedaste Mutarutinya, Clementine Uwamahoro Gafiligi, Stefaan Van de Walle and Jef Peeraer

11. Paradigms in mathematics teacher professional learning research: a review of South Africa’s literature from 2006-2015 by  Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu

12. Changes in Rwandan Primary Mathematics School Sub-jects Leaders as a result of a CPD Certificate Programme in Coaching and Mentoring by Jean Francois Maniraho, Leon R Mugabo, Sylvain Habimana, Clementine Uwamahoro Gafiligi and Stefaan Vande Walle.

13. The challenges of upgrading mathematics teachers: A case study from Zimbabwe by Kazunga Cathrine and Bansilal Sarah

14. Pre-service Teachers’ Awareness of Gifted Students’ Characteristics by Lukanda Kalobo and Michael Kainose Mhlolo

15. Improving mathematics education in Malawi through professional development of teacher educators by Liveness Mwale, Lisnet Mwadzaangati and Mercy Kazima

16. Professional noticing for mathematics teacher growth by Makonye Judah Paul& Ngoepe Mapula

17. Teacher Change and Math/Science Teaching in Kenya: Transformative Attributes in Student Learning  by Nashon Madera Samson, Anderson David & Okemwa Peter

18. Mathematics as (through) play: An exploratory reflection involving teacher narratives ? by Mwakapanda Willy and Ndlovu W.