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Developing Pre-Service Teachers' Capacity for Lesson Planning with the Support of Curriculum Resources.
Birgit Pepin1,2, Iveta Kohanová1, Magdalini Lada1
1Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
ZDM : the International Journal on Mathematics Education
|October 3, 2025
Summary
Pre-service mathematics teachers need more than textbooks to plan effective reasoning and proving lessons. Enhanced support is crucial for developing comprehensive lesson plans that foster student mathematical reasoning.
Area of Science:
- Mathematics Education
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Professional Development
Background:
- Lesson planning presents significant challenges for both pre-service and experienced mathematics teachers.
- Curriculum changes necessitate adaptation in teaching strategies, particularly concerning reasoning and proving (R&P).
- Existing reform-oriented textbooks and guides are often insufficient for developing effective R&P lesson plans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the development of lesson planning capacity in pre-service mathematics teachers (PMTs) concerning R&P.
- To identify key areas where PMTs require additional support during curriculum change.
- To contribute to understanding how PMTs develop curricular expertise through professional learning.
Main Methods:
- An EU-funded intervention study employing iterative cycles of learning, designing, refining, and implementing R&P lesson plans.
- A case study approach utilizing pre- and post-intervention interviews, reflective texts, lesson plan iterations, and observation field notes.
- Focus on developing Grade 8 lesson plans specifically designed to support pupil reasoning.
Main Results:
- PMTs require more than standard textbooks; additional support is essential for effective R&P lesson planning.
- Key support areas include understanding diverse R&P types across mathematical domains and developing comprehensive lesson plans.
- Comprehensive lesson plans must address learning objectives, activities, assessment, pupil thinking, misconceptions, and the teacher's role.
Conclusions:
- Effective R&P lesson planning for PMTs necessitates targeted professional development beyond readily available resources.
- Framing curriculum design within lifelong professional learning enhances PMTs' curricular expertise.
- The study provides insights into supporting teachers in adapting to curriculum changes and fostering student reasoning skills.
Keywords:
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