Activating pre-service mathematics teachers' critical thinking
Journal Title: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Teachers’ critical thinking skills are essential for fostering the development of the same skills in their students. To demonstrate how teachers’ ability to examine solutions critically can be developed and supported, we analyse a classroom activity performed bya group of pre?service secondary school mathematics teachers(N=37)who were asked: (1) to solve a geometrical problem; and (2) to reflect upon different strategies that lead to contradictory solutions. The data demonstrate difficulties in students? ability to analyse possible mistakes and cope with mental dissonance when faced with contradiction.
Authors and Affiliations
Applebaum, Mark| Kaye Academic College of Education, Beer Sheva, Israel For correspondence: mark@kaye.ac.il
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