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Pehkonen, Erkki – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1999
Clarifies what kind of mathematical beliefs are conveyed to student teachers during their studies. Interviews mathematics professors (n=7) from five Finnish universities who were responsible for mathematics teacher education. Professors estimated that teachers' basic knowledge was poor and old-fashioned, requiring improvement, and they emphasized…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Mathematics Education
Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange, Kuala Lumpur. – 1999
These projects were completed by participants in the Fulbright-Hays summer seminar in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999. The participants represented various regions of the U.S. and different grade levels and subject areas. The seminar offered a comprehensive overview of how the people of Malaysia and Singapore live, work, and strive towards their…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Education, Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness