The impact of technology on the pedagogical practice of grade nine applied mathematics teachers.
Published: 2007
Language: eng
Number of pages: 73
ISBN-13: 9780494274538
Subjects: Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Educational technology.; Mathematics -- Computer-assisted instruction.; Mathematics teachers -- Attitudes.
Description: To what extent can instructional technologies influence the pedagogical practice of grade nine mathematics teachers? In this study data from two-grade nine mathematics classrooms was collected and analyzed to determine the extent to which instructional technologies can alter pedagogy. Classroom observation during low technology and high technology teaching found that technology influences instructional practice. Teachers' instructional practice moved from a transmission orientation to a more constructivist approach as a result of integrating technology into mathematics lessons. During high technology lessons there was more student dialog, student tasks were more problem solving oriented, and in the case of one classroom assessment was used to change instructional practice and curriculum.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2787.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2007.

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