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Abstract
In this study we explored the relationship between teacher enjoyment of teaching mathematics, their attitudes towards student struggle, and the amount of time teachers spent teaching mathematics. Ninety-eight primary educators were surveyed regarding their attitudes and behaviors towards mathematics instruction. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that teacher enjoyment of teaching mathematics explained variance in both teacher attitudes towards student struggle and instructional time spent on mathematics, even after relevant educator characteristics were accounted for. Findings suggest that teacher enjoyment of teaching mathematics in the early primary years has important implications for both the quality and quantity of mathematics instruction students receive.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102983 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Teaching and Teacher Education |
Volume | 88 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2020 |
Keywords
- Mathematics teaching
- Teacher enjoyment
- Student struggle
- Instructional time
- Primary teachers
- Teacher attitudes
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Exploring mathematical sequences of connected cumulative challenging tasks
Sullivan, P., Bobis, J., Downton, A., Livy, S., Russo, J., Stenning, P. & Giannopoulos, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Catholic Education Melbourne, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta
3/09/19 → 31/12/24
Project: Research