{"title":"Teachers’ Professional Development Training for Their Professionalism","authors":"Mina Shrestha, B. Acharya","doi":"10.3126/jme.v5i1.60854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/jme.v5i1.60854","url":null,"abstract":"The Teacher Professional Development (TPD) program is a dynamic initiative dedicated to nurturing the professional growth of educators, ultimately enhancing their efficiency. This article focuses on the study and analysis of the implementation status of TPD programs in Nepal in comparison to the policy guidelines of the TPD framework 2015 and aims to improve the implementation of TPD programs for the utilization of resources. The main strength lies in investing in teachers’ training that will ultimately lead to improved teaching and learning conditions in Nepali classrooms. Although the results show that the program is well adapted for the professional development of Nepali teachers, there are many gaps in the various stages of program implementation, which could make the TPD program more effective in transferring training to the classroom. It doesn't seem to be effective in translating the TPD policies into practices. This study also paved the way for further research to improve the transfer of training to classroom practices.","PeriodicalId":508235,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mathematics Education","volume":"14 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139167463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital Pedagogy for Self-Paced Learning in Mathematics Education","authors":"Bed Prasad Dhakal","doi":"10.3126/jme.v5i1.60846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/jme.v5i1.60846","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examined the contribution of digital pedagogy (DP) to self-paced learning in higher mathematics education. The research question was: In what ways does DP contribute to a resourceful learning environment to address individual learning styles and preferences in higher mathematics education? The study used a quantitative approach, employing a critical Action Research design with pre-test and post-test measures. The study participants were 126 third-semester students taking a Differential Geometry course in 2017. The tool used was the self-paced learning (SPL) index survey questionnaire. Based on analysis and discussion with relevant literature, this paper highlights the benefits of digital pedagogy, including the promotion of 21st-century skills, the provision of anytime and anywhere learning opportunities, and the creation of an e-resource repository to ensure SPL. Moreover, digital pedagogy provides adaptive learning experiences that can be adjusted to each student’s learning pace and style, enabling them to learn effectively and achieve their full potential.","PeriodicalId":508235,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mathematics Education","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139167561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}