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Initial Teacher Education and Out-of-Field Teaching: Problem or Solution?
MERGA48 Beyond boundaries: Strengthening futures in mathematics education, pp.226-233
Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 48th (Parramatta, Australia, 06/07/2026–10/07/2026)
08/07/2026
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Abstract
Out-of-field teaching remains a persistent challenge in mathematics education. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is often positioned as part of this problem because of perceived
gaps in disciplinary preparation, yet it is also a key site for developing teacher capability. Using policy analysis and interview data, this paper explores how ITE is positioned with respect to accreditation constraints on program design and the limited differentiation between preparation for junior and senior secondary mathematics teaching. The analysis suggests that ITE operates simultaneously as both a constraint and an opportunity within the broader system shaping mathematics teacher supply and preparation.
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- Title
- Initial Teacher Education and Out-of-Field Teaching: Problem or Solution?
- Creators
- Osman Kasimu - University of TasmaniaEmily Ross - The University of QueenslandMerrilyn Goos - The University of QueenslandGreg Oates - University of TasmaniaLinda Hobbs - Deakin UniversitySusan Caldis - Macquarie UniversityConnie Cirkony - Australian Regenerative Medicine InstituteSeamus Delaney - Deakin UniversityJanet Dutton - Macquarie UniversityTrevor McCandless - Deakin UniversityKaren Shelley - Macquarie University
- Contributors
- Nathan Berger (Editor) - Western Sydney UniversityMatt Thompson (Editor) - Western Sydney UniversityJohn Ley (Editor)Cristi Wilsmore (Editor)
- Publication Details
- MERGA48 Beyond boundaries: Strengthening futures in mathematics education, pp.226-233
- Conference
- Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 48th (Parramatta, Australia, 06/07/2026–10/07/2026)
- Publisher
- The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc.; Adelaide, South Australia
- Identifiers
- 991013406893002368
- Copyright
- © MERGA Inc. 2026
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding