Issues in Mathematics Teaching by Peter Gates

Issues in Mathematics Teaching by Peter Gates

This book presents the key debates that the mathematics teacher will need to understand, reflect on and engage in as part of their professional development. Issues in Mathematics Teaching is suitable for those at initial training level right through to practising mathematics teachers. Its accessible structure enables the reader to pursue the issues raised as each chapter includes suggestions for further reading and questions for reflection or debate.

'Although written for practicing teachers in primary and secondary schools, graduate students and mathematicians working in school contexts may find the discussions useful in gaining a greater understanding of the complexities that confront educators' - Journal for Research in Mathematics Education

'Although written for practising teachers in primary and secondary schools, graduate students and mathematicians working in school contexts may find the discussions useful in gaining a greater understanding of the complexities that confront educators'. - Journal for Research in Mathematics Education

Peter Gates teaches at the University of Nottingham's School of Education and has previously taught at the Open University and the University of Bath. Prior to this he worked as a mathematics teacher for thirteen years, including four years as head of department at a Milton Keynes comprehensive and a spell in Moçambique. He has edited and written numerous books and articles on teaching mathematics and is currently interested in how practices in schools in general, and mathematics education in particular, contribute to social exclusion. Peter is a member of the International Committee of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Peter is a member of the International Committee of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

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ISBN 13	9780415238656
ISBN 10	041523865X
Title	Issues in Mathematics Teaching
Author	Peter Gates
Series	Issues In Teaching Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2001-09-13
Number of pages	336
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