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Synopsis
For those who want to be ahead of the game, this book highlights the trends for future directions in mathematics teacher education Contributions from Israel, Portugal, South Africa, Lebanon, Austria and New Zealand, as well as UK, USA, Canada and Australia
Currently there is substantial exchange and communication between academic communities around the world as researchers endeavor to discover why so many children 'fail' at a subject that society deems crucial for future economic survival. This book charts global thinking and current trends in teacher education, exploring the processes, practices and issues in teacher education in relation to educational philosophy. The book also provides insight into the successes and shortcomings of different approaches to math education.
Booknews
Written for people engaged in the inservice education of mathematics teachers, the collection of 15 contributions provides a current view of inservice practices and the perspectives from which these practices derive, along with a critical recognition of issues arising from these practices and their implications for mathematics teaching development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)