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Item Open Access A case-based approach to reflective practice of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers for developing a holistic perception of teaching(2020-02) Keskin, ÖzgeThe aim of this study is to support learning to teach processes of preservice secondary mathematics teachers by providing them reflective practice opportunities using a case-based approach. The research was conducted in two stages: design and development of a case-based discussion module and implementation. In the first stage, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten teachers in order to ascertain the perceptions on early career challenges of secondary mathematics teachers who graduated from a MA program with a teaching certificate. It was determined that mathematics teachers experienced challenges related to different dimensions of teaching mathematics, and these challenges were associated with their beliefs, perceptions, and expectations before starting their careers. The findings indicate the need for providing preservice teachers with opportunities to reflect on challenges they may encounter, consider how different aspects of teaching interact, and elaborate on various reasons and possible solutions for those challenges. Aligned with the need, case-based pedagogy and productive reflection constituted the theoretical framework as two important elements. Within this framework, a casebased discussion module (CBDM) was developed. In the second stage, CBDM was implemented with eight preservice secondary mathematics teachers enrolled in the same program. The data collected was analyzed within a multi-dimensional analytical framework. The findings reveal that the CBDM provided a platform to discuss several aspects of teaching as well as to link these aspects and connect their reflections to their personal experiences and theory. Participants perceived this experience as a relevant, engaging, and awareness-increasing practice with potential positive reflections on their teaching.Item Open Access Investigating self efficacy beliefs and algebraic knowledge of Turkish middle school mathematics teachers by the interaction of age groups and teaching degrees(2017-02) Can, GülhanThe purpose of the current study was to investigate whether there was a statistically significant relationship between Turkish middle school mathematics teachers’ knowledge for teaching algebra, self-efficacy beliefs, age groups, and teaching certification types. Participants of this study were 43 middle school mathematics teachers from 15 randomly selected state schools in a socio-economically low-risk district of Ankara. For the data collection, mathematical knowledge for teaching patterns, functions, and algebra scale and mathematics teaching efficacy beliefs instrument were used. Data were analysed with multivariate analysis of variance approach. The dependent variables were teachers’ patterns, functions, and algebra knowledge and their self-efficacy scores while the independent variables were age groups and certification types (faculty of education certified and alternatively certified). The analysis disclosed that there was no statistically significant difference between two age groups and certification types in mathematical knowledge or self-efficacy beliefs of teachers. Results were discussed with respect to recruitment and placement system in teacher education and quality of professional development programs for in-service teachers.Item Open Access A quantitative investigation of mathematical knowledge for teaching and self-efficacy: middle school mathematics teachers in Turkey(2015-05) Çallı, EzgiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the mathematical knowledge for teaching and self-efficacy levels of middle school mathematics teachers in Turkey. The sample consisted of 42 teachers, working at 15 randomly-selected schools in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Data were collected by using the number concepts and operations scale and the mathematics teaching efficacy beliefs instrument. A multivariate analysis of variance was conducted, where the independent variables were age (novice or senior) and certification type (faculty of education or alternatively certified). The analysis revealed that there was 0.84 standard deviations difference between the mean self-efficacy levels of novice and senior teachers. No statistically significant difference was observed between the self-efficacy beliefs and mathematical knowledge of teachers with respect to their types of certification. Results were discussed in terms of subject-specific competencies for teaching, reform-oriented efforts in teacher education and recruitment, and quality of professional development for teachers.Item Open Access Voicing mathematics teachers: a holistic overview of their early career challenges(Edam, 2018) Keskin, Özge; Çorlu, M. S.; Ayas, AlipaşaTeachers’ further success in and commitment to their profession are shaped by their experiences in the early years of their careers. Being aware of the challenges that novices face would be helpful for teacher-educators in a way that would support pre-service teachers thoroughly. The goal of the current research is to ascertain the perceptions of secondary-school mathematics teachers about the challenging experiences at the beginning of their careers. With this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Findings revealed several issues that teachers face in four dimensions: mathematical knowledge for teaching, classroom management and organization, assessment of students’ learning, and the context of teaching. Also, teachers’ prior beliefs and expectations showed a general lack of awareness, oversimplified beliefs, and unrealistic optimism about the teaching profession. The findings of this study have shown a deficiency in teacher-education programs in terms of not providing pre-service teachers with enough knowledge of the challenges they may encounter, naturally resulting in the inability to reflect on the various reasons for those challenges and how all four aspects of teaching interact with one another. Regarding the findings, teacher education policies should be refined to help pre-service teachers to develop a more realistic and holistic view of teaching mathematics.