Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ704636
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-May-1
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Change in Preservice Teachers' Beliefs: An Evaluation of a Mathematics Methods Course
Wilkins, Jesse L. M.; Brand, Brenda R.
School Science and Mathematics, v104 n5 p226 May 2004
This study investigated and evaluated the potential impact of an elementary mathematics methods course in promoting teacher beliefs and attitudes that are consistent with the underlying philosophy of current reform efforts in mathematics education. Using the Mathematics Beliefs Instrument (MBI," Hart, 2002), data from 89 preservice teachers were used to evaluate the course. Findings from the study suggest a positive relationship between participating in the mathematics methods course and change in teacher beliefs and attitudes. This study also provided additional validation of the MBI.
Descriptors: Educational Change, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Methods Courses, Beliefs, Measures (Individuals), Attitude Change, Course Evaluation
School Science & Mathematics Association, The Ohio State University, 238 Arps Hall, 1945 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1172. Web site: http://www.ssma.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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