A Response to a Criticism of the Teaching Profession

Authors

  • Ruby Schwan Miami University

Abstract

The author, a preservice high school mathematics teacher, shares her response to individuals who question her chosen career path.  Through her story, the author encourages each of us to (re)consider how we communicate the value of classroom teaching to others.


References

Fielding-Wells, J., & Makar, K. (2011, July). Using mathematical inquiry to engage student learning. ResearchGate. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/43517206_Using_mathematical_inquiry_to_engage_student_learning_within_the_overall_curriculum.

Kunter, M., Klusmann, U., Baumert, J., Richter, D., Voss, T., & Hachfeld, A. (2013). ApaPsycNet. American Psychological Association. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2013-14501-001.html.

Luttenberger, S., Wimmer, S., & Paechter, M. (2018, August 8). Spotlight on math anxiety. Psychology research and behavior management. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6087017/.

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Published

2022-01-15

How to Cite

Schwan, R. (2022). A Response to a Criticism of the Teaching Profession. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 89(1). Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/8741

Issue

Vol. 89: Fall 2021

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2022 Ruby Schwan