ISSUES AND COUNTERMEASURES IN THE PROBLEM-SOLVING TRAINING FOR PRE-SERVICE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS
Su Liqing, Chen Shuxian, Fu Tiangui
1.School of Mathematics and Statistics, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, Guangdong, China, 2.Xingang Primary School, Huangpu District, Guangzhou 510700, Guangdong, China & 3.School of Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, China
Abstract
Through testing and interviews, this study investigates the problem-solving training of pre-service mathematics teachers during their university education. The findings indicate that their problem-solving abilities in mathematics have not improved effectively. The main issues identified include: the influence of secondary education, low professional identity towards the teaching profession, lack of emphasis on problem-solving training, and insufficient accumulation of theoretical knowledge in mathematical problem solving. To address these issues, the following countermeasures are proposed: universities should offer career planning courses related to the education sector to enhance pre-service mathematics teachers' professional identity and sense of belonging; pedagogy instructors should emphasize guiding pre-service teachers to study seminal works on problem-solving research to help them accumulate theoretical knowledge in problem solving; and pre-service mathematics teachers should strengthen self-analysis in problem-solving training, establish problem-solving portfolios, and improve their problem-solving skills.
Keywords: Pre-service Mathematics Teachers, Problem-Solving Training, Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability
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EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management
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Published on : 2024-12-14
Vol | : | 11 |
Issue | : | 12 |
Month | : | December |
Year | : | 2024 |