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Interactive-Relational Pedagogy

Mathematics

Students' Learning

Mathematics teaching and learning through effective interaction in the classroom that builds positive relationships among teachers, students, and mathematics knowledge; hence, the students mathematics learning is enhanced

Definition

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Characteristics

• Student centered
• High interaction required
• Relationship building among teachers, students and mathematics content knowledge
• Based on constructivist and socio-cultural perspectives of learning

Human Relationship

Inspiration

Benefits:

a.Increased sense of ownership in learning

Application

Community of Mathematics Learning

b.Active diagnosis

c.Self-evalutaion skills

Benefits & Disadvantages

Learning Environment

Teachers’ respect for students

• Speaking encouragement and belief into students
• Clear expectation on students’ respect towards other peers
• High cognitive demand for all students
• Effort over ability

d.Sense of Community

Interactive Formative Assessment

• Teacher’s proactive interaction with students
• Platform for peer interaction

Disadvantages

Limited Time

Challenges in Collaborative Learning