The impact of inservice teacher education on mathematics teachers' subject-matter confidence, and competency |
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| Authors: | Barbara Fresko |
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| Institution: | The Weizmann Institute and Beit Berl College, Israel;The Weizmann Institute and Haifa University-Oranim, Israel |
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| Abstract: | Two inservice courses designed to strengthen teachers' subject-matter competencies while introducing them to mathematics curricula for Grades 7 and 8 were investigated. In a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design, participants were given a confidence measure and knowledge test. After the inservice training, teachers manifested greater self-confidence in knowledge of curricular material, a corresponding increase in mathematics skills, and high levels of confidence in ability to teach the curriculum. Results suggest that when knowledge tests are not feasible, measurement of confidence in solving problems may be sufficient to evaluate the cognitive impact of an inservice program. |
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