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Christian Schons1, Andreas Obersteiner1, Frank Reinhold2
1Heinz Nixdorf-Chair of Mathematics Education, Technical University of Munich, Marsstraße 20, 80335 Munich, Germany.
Journal Fur Mathematik-Didaktik
|March 15, 2023
Summary
This study developed a simulation to improve prospective teachers' diagnostic competencies in mathematics. Content-related scaffolding within the simulation enhanced teachers' ability to identify student misconceptions.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Mathematics Education
Background:
- Teachers require diagnostic competencies to assess students' mathematical abilities and misconceptions.
- Fostering these competencies in teacher education programs remains a challenge.
- Simulations with instructional support show promise for developing complex skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a simulation for measuring and fostering prospective primary school teachers' diagnostic competencies.
- To compare the effectiveness of different scaffolding types (content-related and strategic) within the simulation.
Main Methods:
- Prospective primary school mathematics teachers used one of three simulation versions: content-related scaffolding, strategic scaffolding, or no scaffolding.
- Diagnostic accuracy and misconception identification were assessed.
- A control group without intervention was used for comparison.
Main Results:
- Simulation use with scaffolding improved overall diagnostic accuracy compared to a control group.
- Content-related scaffolding specifically enhanced the identification of students' misconceptions.
- Scaffolding did not significantly impact perceptions of the simulation (presence, authenticity, cognitive load).
Conclusions:
- Simulations with content-related scaffolding can effectively enhance prospective teachers' diagnostic competencies in mathematics.
- Further development of simulations for teacher training is warranted.
- Targeted scaffolding is crucial for improving specific diagnostic skills.
Keywords:
Diagnostic activitiesDiagnostic competenciesMisconceptionsScaffoldingSimulation-based learningTeacher educationMore Related Videos
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