Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Korean Mathematics Teacher Educators' Response on the Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument

  • Ryang, Do-Hyoung (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) ;
  • Thompson, Tony (Department of Mathematics, East Carolina University) ;
  • Shwery, Craig (Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Alabama)
  • Received : 2011.08.23
  • Accepted : 2011.09.26
  • Published : 2011.09.30
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Abstract

The Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument is one of the most popular instruments used to measure elementary preservice teachers' efficacy beliefs in mathematics teaching. The instrument was, however, developed in the United States and is perhaps not appropriate for other cultures. In this study, the instrument was translated into Korean and carefully reviewed by Korean mathematics teacher education professors. Analysis of the review indicated that eight out of the 21 items were appropriate while the others needed to be revised. Items were identified as inappropriate due to awkwardness, multiple meanings, tense disagreements, and vagueness. These items were modified to better fit the Korean context. The instrument was revised with two versions: one for elementary and the other for secondary pre service teachers.

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