How Chinese Teach Mathematics and Improve Teaching
Insights into effective mathematics teaching strategies and practices
Yeping Li editor Rongjin Huang editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:19th Jun '13
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This book explores the distinctive features of mathematics instruction in China, offering insights into effective teaching practices and strategies. How Chinese Teach Mathematics and Improve Teaching is essential for educators.
In How Chinese Teach Mathematics and Improve Teaching, the authors delve into the intricacies of mathematics instruction in China, building upon existing research to provide a comprehensive analysis. This book combines insights from Chinese scholars with perspectives from prominent Western educators, creating a rich dialogue that highlights the unique characteristics of Chinese mathematics education.
The authors view classroom instruction as a crucial element of teachers' instructional practices, moving beyond mere in-class activities. They explore the methods and strategies employed by Chinese teachers in their ongoing efforts to enhance their teaching effectiveness. This holistic approach allows for a deeper understanding of how instructional practices are developed and refined over time.
By unpacking the complexities of mathematics teaching in China, How Chinese Teach Mathematics and Improve Teaching offers valuable insights that challenge conventional views and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of educational practices. It serves as an essential resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers interested in the innovative approaches that characterize mathematics instruction in China.
'This book sets out to explain a tradition of teaching and improving teaching that will be unfamiliar to most of its readers. However, the surprising and pleasing outcome is that by doing so, it offers significant new insights into mathematics teaching in Western countries.' - Kaye Stacey, Foundation Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Melbourne, Australia
"This book challenges us to examine teaching and to make a commitment to improve teaching every day in every classroom in the U.S., as well as other countries of the world. Current and future students deserve our very best effort to engage them in exploring mathematics for its beauty, its utility, and its place in the lives of people worldwide." —Glenda Lappan, University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University
ISBN: 9780415896016
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 490g
264 pages