A Multicultural view of Mathematics Male-teachers at Israeli Primary Schools
Keywords:
men as teachers; multiculturalism; choice to teach; mathematics teaching in primary school, educationAbstract
This study explores motives and role perception of primary school
male-teachers who are Israeli-born, Ethiopians, immigrants from the former
Soviet Union and Bedouins and are teaching mathematics at the south of
Israel. The research method is based on qualitative-interpretive approach of
case study type. The results illustrate common features of all teachers and at
the same time differences between the cultural groups. The contribution of
this study to mathematics teacher education resides in understanding
motives and role perception of primary school male-teachers. It is
recommended building teacher education programs which highlight the
valued-social aspect, mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical
knowledge.
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