Development of a Mathematical Experience from a STEM and Sustainable Development Approach for Primary Education Pre-Service Teachers

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ID22044676
AuthorsDaniel Martín-Cudero (0009-0007-5946-6744, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos), Rocío Guede-Cid (0000-0003-3450-615X, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos), Piedad Tolmos Rodríguez-Piñero (0000-0003-4440-3496, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos), Ana I Cid-Cid (0000-0001-9418-2113, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume14
Issue5
Pages495
Publication date2024-05-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci14050495
OpenAlexW4396674903
LanguageEN
References cited27

Advances in education are increasingly important, and it is necessary to look for methodological strategies that enhance the value of mathematics in society and promote integrated training that helps students reason critically and rigorously. In this sense, math trails with a focus on STEM and sustainable development are a good resource to connect mathematics with the environment in a transversal way with other disciplines. A total of 35 postgraduate students in secondary education and 30 undergraduate students in primary education participated in this research and received a training course from experts in mathematics teaching. During the experience, the graduate students designed trails that were tested by the undergraduate students after a prior review by three in-service primary teachers. Likert scale questionnaires and open questions were asked of the students to evaluate the training received and the execution of the experience. Likewise, it was also decided to hold a debate with the participants and a guided interview with in-service teachers to assess the possible application of the resource in primary education courses. The results show a very positive assessment of the experience and allow us to support this approach to promote a change in the teaching–learning of mathematics in the last years of primary education

Likert scale · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Teacher education · Computer Science · Educational methodologies and cognitive development · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Medicine · Psychology · Social Skills and Education

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