Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College

This study explores the mental images of problem solving and the mathematical problem solution paths of trainee teachers in a teacher training college. The mathematical problem solution paths of successful and unsuccessful problem solvers are also identified. This research adopts a constructivist...

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Main Author:	Koay, Chen Yong
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2007
Subjects:	L7-991 Education (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/51137/1/Koay%20Chew%20Yong.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.511372022-01-12T06:11:09Z Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College 2007-04 Koay, Chen Yong L7-991 Education (General) This study explores the mental images of problem solving and the mathematical problem solution paths of trainee teachers in a teacher training college. The mathematical problem solution paths of successful and unsuccessful problem solvers are also identified. This research adopts a constructivist perspective that views learning mathematics as a process of constructing meaningful representation and knowledge is constructed by the individual himself or herself. This research employs the open coding techniques and the interpretative approach. Seventeen trainees majoring in mathematics undertaking the Malaysian Diploma in Teaching (KDPM) and the Post Graduate in Teaching (KPLI) courses were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by audio and video taping the trainee teachers while solving six tasks individually using the think-aloud technique, followed by retrospection and clinical interviews. The analysis involved the trainee teachers' solution paths and transcripts of the think-aloud problem solving sessions. The transcripts of the retrospection and clinical interviews provide the basis for triangulation to ascertain the trainee teachers' mental images of problem solving and mathematical problem solution paths. The findings of this study show that the trainee teachers have composite mental images of problem solving. The most common mental images that emerged are 'as a process', 'as a goal', and 'as an obstacle'. 2007-04 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/51137/ http://eprints.usm.my/51137/1/Koay%20Chew%20Yong.pdf application/pdf en public phd doctoral Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan
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description	This study explores the mental images of problem solving and the mathematical problem solution paths of trainee teachers in a teacher training college. The mathematical problem solution paths of successful and unsuccessful problem solvers are also identified. This research adopts a constructivist perspective that views learning mathematics as a process of constructing meaningful representation and knowledge is constructed by the individual himself or herself. This research employs the open coding techniques and the interpretative approach. Seventeen trainees majoring in mathematics undertaking the Malaysian Diploma in Teaching (KDPM) and the Post Graduate in Teaching (KPLI) courses were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by audio and video taping the trainee teachers while solving six tasks individually using the think-aloud technique, followed by retrospection and clinical interviews. The analysis involved the trainee teachers' solution paths and transcripts of the think-aloud problem solving sessions. The transcripts of the retrospection and clinical interviews provide the basis for triangulation to ascertain the trainee teachers' mental images of problem solving and mathematical problem solution paths. The findings of this study show that the trainee teachers have composite mental images of problem solving. The most common mental images that emerged are 'as a process', 'as a goal', and 'as an obstacle'.
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qualification_name	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
qualification_level	Doctorate
author	Koay, Chen Yong
author_facet	Koay, Chen Yong
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title	Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College
title_short	Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College
title_full	Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College
title_fullStr	Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College
title_full_unstemmed	Mathematical Problem Solution Paths Of Trainees In A Teacher Training College
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granting_institution	Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut
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