In India, a curriculum reform inspired by critical perspectives has sought to transform primary mathematics teaching and learning. It is aimed at strengthening socio-cultural-political connections between school mathematics and students' life experiences, thereby challenging traditional textbook culture. At the same time, this initiative has…

Meaningful and enjoyable experiences are important in the education of children. In this qualitative case study, the garden program (incl. market garden shop, garden care, Kid's Kitchen, and chicken coop) in one Australian primary school was explored to determine its impact on the mathematical learning of children. Data were collected using focus…

Approximations of practice create valuable opportunities for preservice teachers (PSTs) by engaging them in components of teaching. By reviewing the literature, this study explored PSTs' learning through approximations and the extent approximated practices preserve the complexity -- or authenticity -- of teaching. A review of 25 empirical studies…