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Prove it! engaging teachers as learners to enhance conceptual understanding

Authors :
Sweetland, Julie
Fogarty, Meghann
Source :
Teaching Children Mathematics. Sept, 2008, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p68, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the different ways in which teachers' awareness of the difference between procedural knowledge and conceptual understanding can be heightened. By allowing teachers to work with mathematical ideas, teachers become learners and are thus able to impart learning with understanding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10735836
Volume :
15
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Teaching Children Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.185305533