Promoting teachers’ algebraic reasoning and self-regulation with metacognitive guidance

Type Journal Article - Metacognition and Learning
Title Promoting teachers’ algebraic reasoning and self-regulation with metacognitive guidance
Author(s)
Volume 3
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2008
Page numbers 83-99
URL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bracha_Kramarski/publication/226354079_Promoting_teachers_algeb​raic_reasoning_and_self-regulation_with_metacognitive_guidance._Metacognition_and_Learning_3(2)_83-9​9/links/5523d7490cf223eed37fedc8.pdf
Abstract
This study investigates algebraic reasoning and self-regulation skills among elementary school teachers who participated in a professional development program either with IMPROVE metacognitive questioning (PD+Meta) or with no metacognitive guidance (PD). Sixty-four Israeli teachers participated in a 3-year program designed to enhance mathematical knowledge. Results indicated that the PD+Meta teachers outperformed the PD teachers on various algebraic procedural and real-life tasks regarding conceptual mathematical explanations. In addition, the PD+Meta group outperformed the PD group in using self-monitoring and evaluation strategies in algebraic problem solving. We discuss educational and practical implications.

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