Teaching Practice

Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions

Volume: 6 Number: 3 December 25, 2025
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Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions

Abstract

With a focus on self-study, this research aims to provide insights for both teacher educators (TEs) and preservice teachers (PSTs). The theoretical framework relies on the interplay of knowledge of content and students (KCS) and knowledge of content and teaching (KCT). In this study, the term students refers specifically to PSTs enrolled in an elementary mathematics education course in an university. The study involves the examination of a Teaching and Learning Elementary School Mathematics class, a hybrid course with both in-person and Zoom components. Eight PSTs majoring in elementary education participate in the study. The research questions center on how much the instructor notices and utilizes evidence of PSTs’ thinking and how purposeful questions are posed to encourage student thinking. Professional interest lies in enhancing teaching skills, particularly in terms of KCS, acknowledging the diversity of student problem-solving approaches, and effectively scaffolding learning. The study's design includes the collection of data from a specific class session, the involvement of a critical friend for immediate feedback, and a careful analysis of teaching practices against established goals. The self-study concludes with reflections on the importance of meticulous self-study design, the need for focused improvement over time, and the realization that adjusting the pace of instruction can positively impact student engagement and interaction.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics Declaration: This study is a self-study in which the primary researcher is the sole participant. As the research focuses on the researcher's own practice and does not involve any other human subjects or their identifiable data, it does not fall under the purview of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and does not require ethics committee approval. All principles of ethical research, including honesty and integrity in data collection and analysis, were followed. No actions contrary to academic and scientific ethics, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or misrepresentation, were carried out.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Teaching Practice

Publication Date

December 25, 2025

Submission Date

August 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Lee, H. (2025). Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions. Eurasian Journal of Teacher Education, 6(3), 247-261. https://doi.org/10.69918/ejte.1771150
AMA
1.Lee H. Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions. EJTE. 2025;6(3):247-261. doi:10.69918/ejte.1771150
Chicago
Lee, Hyunjeong. 2025. “Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions”. Eurasian Journal of Teacher Education 6 (3): 247-61. https://doi.org/10.69918/ejte.1771150.
EndNote
Lee H (December 1, 2025) Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions. Eurasian Journal of Teacher Education 6 3 247–261.
IEEE
[1]H. Lee, “Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions”, EJTE, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 247–261, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.69918/ejte.1771150.
ISNAD
Lee, Hyunjeong. “Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions”. Eurasian Journal of Teacher Education 6/3 (December 1, 2025): 247-261. https://doi.org/10.69918/ejte.1771150.
JAMA
1.Lee H. Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions. EJTE. 2025;6:247–261.
MLA
Lee, Hyunjeong. “Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions”. Eurasian Journal of Teacher Education, vol. 6, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 247-61, doi:10.69918/ejte.1771150.
Vancouver
1.Hyunjeong Lee. Self-Study: Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking and Pose Purposeful Questions. EJTE. 2025 Dec. 1;6(3):247-61. doi:10.69918/ejte.1771150

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