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Visible mathematics pedagogy: A model for transforming classroom practice

Wright, P; Carvalho, T; Fejzo, A; (2022) Visible mathematics pedagogy: A model for transforming classroom practice. Educational Action Research , 30 (2) pp. 168-191. 10.1080/09650792.2020.1850497. Green open access

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the development of a model of research and professional development which aims to bring about transformations in classroom practice in situations that have previously proved resistant to change. We explore reasons why conventional models have failed to address one such situation, the continuing predominance of teacher-centred pedagogies in mathematics classrooms. We draw on findings from the Visible Mathematics Pedagogy research project to highlight how a critical model of participatory action research can be refined to enhance its potential to bring about changes in classroom practice. We report on research tools and processes that were developed, distinct from those commonly used in research, including the organisation of research team meetings around participatory principles, the active involvement of teachers in designing and employing data collection tools, and in generating protocols associated with video-stimulated reflection. We demonstrate how these research tools and processes enhanced collaboration and teacher agency, the trustworthiness of the research findings and teachers’ critical reflection on existing practice. We argue that our refined model of participatory action research can inform and support teachers and researchers wishing to transform classroom practice, especially in situations analogous to many mathematics classrooms, in which conventional models have had limited impact.

Type: Article
Title: Visible mathematics pedagogy: A model for transforming classroom practice
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1080/09650792.2020.1850497
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2020.1850497
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Visible mathematics pedagogy, participatory action research, transforming classroom practice, critical reflection, video-stimulated reflection
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10114704
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