International Perspectives on Mathematics Teacher Education (Relié)

International Perspectives on Mathematics Teacher Education explores different facets of mathematics teacher education in eight countries across five continents. The authors and editors answer important questions and open the door to critical conversations about policies and practices related to mathematics teachers recruitment, preparation, and professional development, among other topics. Every reader will develop new perspectives as they learn how one institution is engaging with Indigenous perspectives while other countries struggle with an insufficient supply, of certified teachers.
This book clearly demonstrates challenges, constraints, nuances and complexities, to initiating and maintaining improvement across systems to enhance the work and spaces of mathematics teachers within different historical, cultural, social, and political contexts. This volume also generates ideas and opportunities for leaders, policymakers, and teachers educators to consider and learn from international colleagues about different approaches to mathematics teacher education practice and policy.
Undoubtedly, debates about standards, content and experiences in programs, and accountability structures such as accreditation will continue. It is clear from the insights in this volume that strengthening mathematics teacher education will require stronger collaborations, frameworks, policies, infrastructure, and investments on a global scale and it will be critical to collaborate with and learn from colleagues in international settings.
These conversations will, require reciprocity, interdependence, and resilience as we pursue the ultimate goal of equipping the field of mathematics teacher education.