In this study, it was tried
to determine teaching activities that elementary preservice mathematics
teachers exhibited in a micro teaching session. Preservice teachers are
required to prepare and later present a sample micro teaching session. First
of all, they were advised to freely select a topic (or an attainment) of
their own intention within 5-8 middle school mathematics subjects. Then,
every one of them planned their own special session. While they were planning
the sessions, they were advised to take into account of all perspectives and
practices of the theoretical subjects covered via the course of Special
Teaching Methods 1 and the experiences that they gained during the other
courses of the mathematics teacher education program. After that, each one
performed tasks in the classroom environment related to their own planning.
No intervention was made to the preservice mathematics teachers by the
lecturer during the sessions. After each session, the remaining candidates
and the lecturer made critique about the candidate’s performance. The study
was conducted with 50 preservice teachers who take Special Teaching Methods
II course. A systematic observation form has been prepared and used for data
collection. Descriptive analysis and content analysis based on observations
were used as mixed methods in the study. Findings show that preservice
mathematics teachers have some misconceptions regarding the lectured subject,
besides the deficiencies and mistakes in the course planning and performance.
Teacher education instruction activities preservice mathematics teachers mathematics education
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | December 30, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 2 Issue: 2 |