@article{article_370571, title={Examination of the Views of Sophomore Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers on the Qualifications of A Good Mathematics Teacher}, journal={International e-Journal of Educational Studies}, volume={1}, pages={1–11}, year={2017}, author={Kükey, Ebru and Aslaner, Recep}, keywords={mathematics,pre-service mathematics teachers,teacher qualifications}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;text-align:justify;"> <span lang="en-us" style="font-family:’Times New Roman’, serif;" xml:lang="en-us">The
present study aims to investigate the qualifications of a good mathematics
teacher according to sophomore pre-service mathematics teachers. In the study,
one of the qualitative research methods, the case study technique was selected
because the study aimed to investigate the knowledge of pre-service teachers in
depth. The study group included 66 pre-service math teachers, 48 ​​ females and
18 males. The data obtained with structured interviews conducted with
pre-service teachers were analyzed with content analysis. After the analysis,
the data were grouped under specific themes to determine the sub-dimensions of
the data. According to the sophomore pre-service mathematics teachers, ideal
mathematics teachers should demonstrate the students that mathematics is
intertwined with daily life and know how to transfer the knowledge in addition
to being knowledgeable in the field. Furthermore, they stated that teachers
should be role models and act as guides for students both in the school and out
of the school. Furthermore, they should overcome the negative prejudice against
mathematics, use a fluent and comprehensible language when instructing the
class and instruct the class by recognizing the individual differences. It was
stated that teachers with these qualities would instruct their classes better
and prepare students for the future better. </span> <span lang="en-us" style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:’Times New Roman’, serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span> </p> <p> </p>}, number={1}, publisher={Tamer KUTLUCA}