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Principals’ perceptions and expectations of Primary Teachers with a specialisation in mathematics
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ORCID: 0000-0002-0224-5648 2018
, 'Principals’ perceptions and expectations of Primary Teachers with a specialisation in mathematics', in J Hunter and P Perger and L Darragh (eds.),
Proceedings of the 41st annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc., Australia, pp. 551-558
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Abstract
This study explored the perspectives of primary principals, as they consider the prospect ofemploying new teachers with a ‘specialisation’ in mathematics. Structured interviews wereconducted with six NSW principals across school sectors. Analysis of the data revealed thenature of ‘specialist’ roles in a school depended heavily on current funding arrangementsand the levels of existing expertise. The traits that principals wanted new specialists to haveformed three strong themes: knowledge for teaching mathematics, personal attributes, andrelationships with others – with leadership qualities anticipated across all three. We raisequestions about the preparation of graduates to meet the expectations of schools.
| Item Type: | Conference Publication |
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| Authors/Creators: | McMaster, H and Way, J and Bobis, J and Beswick, K |
| Keywords: | principals, STEM, mathematics |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of the 41st annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Publisher: | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc. |
| Copyright Information: | Copyright © 2018 MERGA Inc |
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