International Journal of STEM Education for Sustainability
Vol 2, No 1 (2022)

Reflective Thinking for Quality Mathematics Instruction: A Study on Fiji Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge of Reflective Teaching

Raiula, Taraivini Raramasi (Unknown)
S.N, Vijayakumari. (Unknown)
Alasa, Victor M. (Unknown)
Takiveikata, Sereima (Unknown)
Shirotriya, Awadhesh K. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2022

Abstract

This study was aim at analyzing the notion of quality teaching expected of teachers as reflective practitioners, which are continuously articulated during workshops, conferences, however, its practicality seems vaguely defined and at times, reflection seems to lose its purpose and value. The study engaged a descriptive survey which used stratified sampling technique which understudies 363 Primary School Teachers in Fiji from the four major Education Divisions, in which each stratum was selected. A ‘Test on Knowledge of Reflective Teaching,’ and a ‘Rating Scale on Practice of Reflective Teaching’ were conducted and analysed to compare the components of Knowledge and Practice of Reflective Teaching, with respect to teaching experience, and the data was analysed quantitatively using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Fndings from the study amongst others is that there is a significant difference in knowledge which focus on practical aspects’ component of knowledge of reflective teaching for primary mathematics teachers in Fiji.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijses

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal of STEM Education for Sustainability is a peer-reviewed journal that covers research publications in STEM Education or related including chemistry education, biology education, physics education, earth science education, space science education, enviromental education, science ...