Introduction to the Research Workshop II: Challenges of teacher training in the face of the demands of the new curricula

Abstract

This research workshop investigates the response that research in mathematics education is providing or can provide to the challenges posed by curricular changes in teacher training. While the situation is highly relevant in Spain, most school curricula worldwide are evolving towards a mathematics education where mathematical processes and conceptual understanding take precedence over procedures. In this context, there is a demand for teachers to transform their teaching practices in accordance with the new curricular approaches. In this seminar, we will examine examples from four countries (Spain, Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom—specifically, England) of how this transfer of research in mathematics education to initial and ongoing teacher training can be carried out, ensuring coherence with the new curricular requirements. These examples will illustrate effective strategies and practices to address the aforementioned challenges.