Ana Maria Boavida, Catarina Delgado, Fátima Mendes, Joana Brocardo Abstract This paper presents preliminary results of a research project that aims to investigate preservice teachers’ capacity to produce and analyse solution strategies to solve mathematical problems. From a methodological point… Read More ›
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Mathematical reasoning and proof schemes in the early years
Lina Fonseca Abstract Mathematics and reasoning are strongly related. Every child must have the opportunity to reason mathematically, to deepen its mathematical comprehension. To do so children need a daily mathematics diet linked to mathematical reasoning. To understand what kind… Read More ›
Mathematical problems: the advantages of visual strategies
Isabel Vale, Ana Barbosa Abstract The rapid evolution of today’s world requires that all students have access to an education that values creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. It means motivating students to use multiple strategies when solving a… Read More ›
Young children working with geometric figures
Filipa Balinha, Ema Mamede Abstract This paper focuses on 20 young children spatial sense (3-4-years-old) from a public kindergarten, in Braga, Portugal. Three questions were addressed: 1) How do children understand some geometric figures? 2) How is children’s spatial sense… Read More ›
Challenges facing the implementation of children’s rights in primary schools in Ethiopia
Elisabeth Almaz B. Eriksen, Demelash Kassaye Debalkie Abstract The primary objective of this study is to examine the challenges facing the implementation of children’s rights to protection from physical punishment when schools administer discipline.The study, which was conducted in primary… Read More ›
Iterative development of engineering in school teaching capacities in Danish primary and lower secondary schools.
Peer Schrøder Daugbjerg, Martin Krabbe Sillasen Abstract We have developed and performed a Teacher Professional Development (TPD) programme for introducing and implementing engineering in the primary and lower secondary school in Denmark. Engineering is a newcomer in Danish schools, and… Read More ›
Reflections on four ideological models in Special Education
Boaz Tsabar, Orly Ido Abstract The article seeks to map the leading models in special education, discuss their ideological assumptions and examine their strengths and shortcomings. The purpose of this theoretical article is meant to unveil the ideological nature of… Read More ›
Reflecting on the influence of language on teachers’ instructional skills
Pascale Boissonnet Abstract In the context of an ongoing PhD research, we have filmed some French, English and German classes at primary school studying how the command of the foreign language by the teachers might influence their instructional skills more… Read More ›
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