Developing mathematics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge in lesson study: Case study findings

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

Volumn 5, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 212-226

  Ni Shuilleabhain, Aoibhinn ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Lesson study; Mathematical knowledge for teaching; Mathematics education; Pedagogical content knowledge; Professional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 85032069024     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20468261     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/IJLLS-11-2015-0036     Document Type: Article

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