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ERIC Number: EJ1107837
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2301-251X
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Mathematics Teaching Efficacy among Traditional and Nontraditional Elementary Pre-Service Teachers
Moody, Vivian R.; DuCloux, Kanita K.
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, v3 n2 p105-114 2015
This study examined the mathematics teaching efficacy of traditional and non-traditional elementary pre-service teachers enrolled in a three-course, three-semester mathematics sequence. Self-efficacy scales were administered at the beginning of the three-course sequence and at the end. The three-course mathematics sequence was taught from a constructivist approach and emphasized a socio-constructivist learning environment in which the pre-service teachers were challenged to construct their own meaning of mathematics. Results showed that for the non-traditional pre-service teachers, self-efficacy levels for teaching elementary school mathematics were significantly different at the end of their enrollment in the three-course mathematics sequence than at the beginning. This study also revealed that for the traditional pre-service teachers, self-efficacy levels with regards to affecting student success regardless of external factors remained the same or were not significantly different, suggesting the need for further research in this area.
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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