The arena in which the preparation of studentteachers for the teaching ofmathematics takes place is shifting its foundations and moving its boundaries.The whole... » 

The arena in which the preparation of studentteachers for the teaching ofmathematics takes place is shifting its foundations and moving its boundaries.The whole basis of teacher education at secondary level is in flux with a movetowards teachereducation programmes which are largely school based.Increasingly there is seen to be an important role for the school teacher whoacts as mentor to the student teacher in some relationship with a tutor fromthe initial training i nstitution. Teachers who are being encouraged to takeon the mentoring role need preparation for its demands and teacher educationcourses need increasingly to make provision for the education and support ofmentors. The purpose of this book is to discuss the mentoring process toprovide ideas and to highlight issues. It provides both practical help andguidance and a philosophical consideration of the development of mathematicsteachers and teaching. «