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Learning support for mathematics: lessons from lessons

Travers, Joe (2009) Learning support for mathematics: lessons from lessons. In: Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education, 24-25 Sept 2009, Dublin, Ireland.

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Abstract

This paper reports on an analysis of the teaching practices of 50 learning support teachers for mathematics based on tutor observation reports of 100 lessons. The practices are compared to those recommended in the literature. Overall, the quality of instruction observed was very good with some exemplary practice observed. At the heart of this was the ability to individualise instruction and utilise an eclectic range of empirically validated teaching and learning strategies to promote learning. However, there was also evidence of shortcomings such as inadequate planning, failure to differentiate, non-use and inappropriate use of concrete materials, non-use and poor use of mathematical software and not realising the potential of small groups working collaboratively on shared tasks and learning from each other.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Event Type:Conference
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:learning support; special education; mathematics support; mathematics
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Inclusive & Special Education
Published in: Corcoran, Dolores and Dooley, Thérèse and Close, Sean and Ward, Ronan, (eds.) Proceedings of Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education. . St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra.
Publisher:St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra
Official URL:http://eprints.teachingandlearning.ie/1829/1/Including%20Breen%20et%20al%20paper%202009%203rd%20Natiuol%20Conference%20on%20Math%20Education.pdf
Copyright Information:© 2009 The Author.
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:25096
Deposited On:20 Oct 2020 11:33 by Joe Travers . Last Modified 26 Sep 2022 11:50

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