Teachers’ Beliefs about the Nature, Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Sources of these Beliefs
Keywords:
Teacher beliefs, Nature of mathematics, School mathematics, Belief systems, Teaching practicesAbstract
This study aimed at investigating the beliefs of mathematics
teachers and the relationship of these beliefs with their teaching
practices, and the acquisition sources of these beliefs. The study
population comprised (100) male and female teachers who were selected
randomly out of those who teach the 12th graders. The study applied
quantitative and qualitative methods together. The data were collected
through the beliefs questionnaire, note card and interview card. The
results showed that the teachers had a blend of swaying beliefs between
constructivism and behaviourism about the nature of mathematics and
math teaching. There was a lack of compatibility between the teachers'
beliefs and their teaching practices. The results further showed that the
primary sources of mathematics teachers' acquisition of their beliefs
were: the social surrounding, former teachers, university studies,
technology, media, self-reflection, personal experience, professional
colleagueship, scientist, religious orientations, educational supervisors,
examinations system and school principals.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18.11.20
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