Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

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Elementary Mathematics Prospective Teachers' Intended Contingent Teaching in Small Groups

  • Received : 2019.09.03
  • Accepted : 2019.09.30
  • Published : 2019.09.30
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Abstract

Despite its importance when it is employed in classrooms, scaffolding is limited in the classrooms. Many researchers have focused on contingent teaching, which is the first component of scaffolding. Given a lack of research on contingent teaching with prospective teachers (PSTs), this paper explores how PSTs intend to do contingent teaching in small groups when they engage in mathematics teaching. Building on research on contingent teaching, I analyzed 26 PSTs' written responses to scenarios in an online open-ended survey. The focus of the analysis was on how the PSTs would do contingent teaching that might support students to learn the subject matter. I present findings in relation to what the PSTs' responses showed in relation to contingent teaching with the subject matter. The findings will be discussed along with implications.

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