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ERIC Number: EJ615781
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-051X
Mathematics Teaching Life Histories in the Study of Teachers' Perceptions of Change.
Polettini, Altair F. F.
Teaching and Teacher Education, v16 n7 p765-83 Oct 2000
Considers the professional life histories of two Brazilian mathematics teachers in the context of mandated curriculum change, identifying changes in thought and practice and noting experiences that influenced change. Reflection on their own thought and practice, and interest in their own development, were the most important internal aspects influencing change and development. Close support was the most important external aspect. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Attitudes, Teachers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Brazil; Life History Method; Subject Content Knowledge; Teacher Change; Teacher Knowledge