Theories in and of Mathematics Education offers a comprehensive examination of the role and nature of theories within the field of mathematics education. This edited volume brings together international scholars who critically explore how theories from disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and philosophy are imported into mathematics education, as well as how unique theories have been deve…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the affective domain in mathematics education, focusing on attitudes, beliefs, motivation, and identity. It explores how these affective factors influence both teaching and learning processes in mathematics across different cultural and educational contexts. Drawing on recent research, the book offers theoretical frameworks and methodological appro…
This book examines how future secondary mathematics teachers are educated across different countries and cultures. It brings together international research that explores the preparation of mathematics teachers, including content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and the structure of teacher education programs.
This survey offers a comprehensive overview of the German‑language discourse on mathematical modelling and its application in school education. It traces developments from the early 20th century to present, examining the concept of "mathematical model" alongside diverse representations of the modelling process such as modelling cycles
This reprint encompasses a number of articles that focus on the molecular blueprint of brain tumors. A collection of relevant papers in the rapidly expanding field of brain tumor molecular genetics broadens our knowledge about the biology of brain tumors, and inspires further studies that will improve the diagnosis and clinical management of brain tumors
This open access book presents original contributions and thought leadership on academic integrity from a variety of Canadian scholars. It showcases how our understanding and support for academic integrity have progressed, while pointing out areas urgently requiring more attention. Firmly grounded in the scholarly literature globally, it engages with the experience of local practitioners
The notion of academic freedom dates back to the creation of universities and has long been understood to be central to their vocation. This freedom has come under attack by different actors throughout its history. In the current context, rising threats to democracy and human liberties, the corporatization of research, concerns about diversity and increased societal polarization, are putting a …
This open access book is the first comprehensive study of transformations in the higher education institutional landscape across fifteen former USSR countries following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. It examines how the unified Soviet model, which had been implemented across a vast and diverse territory for decades, has evolved into fifteen distinct national systems. These systems…
This introductory chapter begins with the critical presentation of the con cept of parental involvement (PI) as one implying a “democratic deficit” that builds on educational experts’ protectorate approach towards families. This aspect of PI is traced back to its history, and regardless of its colonial roots, we argue that we should not give up on this sense of PI. Based on a strong poli…