Education of Primary School Mathematics (한국수학교육학회지시리즈C:초등수학교육)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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A Cross-National Study on Pre-service Teachers' Conceptions of Equitable Mathematics Teaching

수학수업에서 공평성에 관한 한국과 미국 예비초등교사의 인식 비교 연구

  • Lee, Ji-Eun (Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies, Oakland University Rochester) ;
  • Kim, Jinho (Department of Mathematics Education, Daegu National University of Education) ;
  • Lim, Woong (Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy, University of New Mexico) ;
  • Kim, Sangmee (Department of Mathematics Education, Chuncheon National University of Education)
  • Received : 2016.10.18
  • Accepted : 2016.10.30
  • Published : 2016.10.31
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Abstract

This cross-national study examines the similarities and differences between Korean and U.S. pre-service teachers' views on equitable mathematics teaching. Pre-service teachers enrolled in mathematics education courses at the two sites (Korea, n=51; U.S., n=33) were administered a survey consisting of the following: (a) items about pre-service teachers' views on equity relative to mathematical ability, classroom policies and practices, and access to learning opportunities, (b) items about pre-service teachers' agreement in their views on recommended practices, and (c) items about participants' past learning experiences in an equitable learning environment as students. Similarities were found between the sites regarding the following: (a) advocating for equitable mathematics teaching, and (b) conceptualizing equitable teaching as a way to support the learning of less capable students. Differences were found with regard to nurturing growth mindsets in mathematics; positioning toward equal opportunities and outcomes in learning; and relating to grouping as collaborative learning strategies.

이 연구는 공평한 수학 수업에 대하여 한국과 미국 예비초등교사들이 보는 관점을 밝히고자, 공평한 수학 수업, 교사의 역할, 공평성 관련한 주장 등에 대한 입장들을 비교하였다. 공동연구자 중 2명이 2015학년도 2학기에 담당한 강좌의 수강생을 대상으로 설문을 진행하였다. 이 연구 참여에 동의했던 한국 예비교사 51명과 미국 예비교사 33명의 응답을 분석 자료로 설정하였다. 설문 문항은 공평성의 관점에서 수학적 능력, 수업 상황, 학습 기회와 학습성취, 집단 구성, 도전적인 과제, 학생의 문화 등의 측면을 묻는 것이었다. 연구 결과에 따르면, 수학적 능력을 타고 난다는 생각, 동일한 기회 제공이 중요하다는 생각, 학습성취에 따라 동질 집단 구성을 해야한다는 생각 등과 같은 공평성의 추구에서 지양하고 있는 입장들이 나타났다. 이들은 한국 예비교사교육과 교육정책과 관련된 것으로서, 예비교사교육에서 공평한 수학수업 실천을 위한 쟁점에 대하여 논의가 요구되며 교육정책 설정에서 공평성 추구가 반영되어야 한다.

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