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Preservice Teachers Find “Math in the Museum”
Author(s): Sandi Cooper (School of Education, Baylor University, USA)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
EISBN13: 9798337341682
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Abstract
Currently there is limited research as to how elementary preservice teachers learn to utilize informal learning environments to teach mathematics. However, preservice teachers need the opportunity to better understand how to facilitate mathematics learning in an informal environment so they can better understand the potential. In an effort to expose preservice teachers to the potential for mathematical learning experiences in informal sites, a course experience was organized, with a resulting project, and their perceptions were measured through a pre- and post-survey. Providing the opportunity for preservice teachers to engage in an actual field trip focused on mathematics with an associated assignment was shown to have a positive impact on their perceptions of how important this informal context can be for mathematics learning. This chapter outlines the course experience, the accompanying assignment, and the results of a perceptions survey.
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