Perspectives of student teachers of secondary mathematics education on mathematics teaching in faculty of arts and science

The aim of this study is to investigate fourth and fifth year Secondary School Mathematics student teachers' opinions related to their content knowledge education in Faculty of Arts and Science. A questionnaire composed of one open-ended question was administered to 36 student teachers studying in Secondary School Mathematics Education in a state university in Istanbul. Data were analyzed and interpreted by using qualitative analysis methods. The findings of this study revealed that student teachers accused the education of Faculties of Arts and Science of being teacher-centred, having minimum interaction between teacher and student, and based on memorisation. Furthermore, this education is very theoretic and not in connection with their future professions. The only assessment criteria for measurement and evaluation of student' performance is based on written exams.. Homework is superficial and given by few of the lecturers.

Teacher Training ,

Content Knowledge ,

Mathematics Education ,

Student Teachers ,