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Chapter 16: Teaching mathematics beyond the urban areas

Chapter 16: Teaching mathematics beyond the urban areas

pp. 331-348

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, University of New England, Australia, , University of Tasmania, , Australian Catholic University, Melbourne
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This chapter delves into the challenges and rewards of working in remote areas of countries such as Australia and small Pacific nations. Teaching strategies are presented to assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in remote and small Pacific-nation classrooms. The importance of the relationships among and between parents, students, teachers and other community members is explored, along with practical suggestions for making the most of the available resources. This chapter explores strategies for making the most of available resources and the invaluable professional experience of working in these areas.

Keywords

  • Rural
  • remote
  • regional
  • urban
  • communities
  • classroom structures
  • multi-grade classes
  • national testing
  • connected classrooms
  • relationship building

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