Chinese (Mainland) teachers’ views of effective mathematics teaching and learning

This study investigates Chinese teachers’ cultural beliefs concerning effective mathematics teaching through semi-structured interview with nine experienced teachers. Although Chinese teachers emphasize student participation and flexible teaching,they tend to see the teacher’s ability to design and lead coherent lessons as the key to facilitating students’ understanding. This studies conclusion helps researchers and educators understand the teacher-designed and content-oriented teaching model in Chinese classrooms.

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  • Category
    Methodologies and pedagogical approaches
  • Country
    China
  • Language
    English
  • Type of file
    Text file

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