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OverviewThis book is the result of a joint venture between Professor Akio Kawauchi, Osaka City University, well-known for his research in knot theory, and the Osaka study group of mathematics education, founded by Professor Hirokazu Okamori and now chaired by his successor Professor Tomoko Yanagimoto, Osaka Kyoiku University. The seven chapters address the teaching and learning of knot theory from several perspectives. Readers will find an extremely clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, an overview of curricular developments in Japan, and in particular a series of teaching experiments at all levels which not only demonstrate the creativity and the professional expertise of the members of the study group, but also give a lively impression of students’ learning processes. In addition the reports show that elementary knot theory is not just a preparation for advanced knot theory but also an excellent means to develop spatial thinking. The book can be highly recommended for several reasons: First of all, and that is the main intention of the book, it serves as a comprehensive text for teaching and learning knot theory. Moreover it provides a model for cooperation between mathematicians and mathematics educators based on substantial mathematics. And finally it is a thorough introduction to the Japanese art of lesson studies–again in the context of substantial mathematics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Akio Kawauchi , Tomoko YanagimotoPublisher: Springer Verlag, Japan Imprint: Springer Verlag, Japan Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9784431561200ISBN 10: 443156120 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 23 August 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of Contents1. What is Knot Theory?---Why Is It in Mathematics?2. The Evolution of Mathematics Education---forwarding the research and practice of teaching knot theory in mathematics education---3. The Background of Developing Teaching Contents of Knot Theory 4. Education Practice in Elementary School 5. Education Practices in Junior High School 6. Education Practices in Senior High School 7. Education Practice at the University as Liberal Arts and Teacher Education-IndexReviewsFrom the reviews: The book is about knot theory in the Japanese school system. It contains seven chapters which map the different viewpoints on the subject. ... the book might be interesting for someone with a detailed interest in the situation of the teaching of knot theory in schools in Japan. (Stephan Rosebrock, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1257, 2013) From the reviews: The book is about knot theory in the Japanese school system. It contains seven chapters which map the different viewpoints on the subject. ... the book might be interesting for someone with a detailed interest in the situation of the teaching of knot theory in schools in Japan. (Stephan Rosebrock, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1257, 2013) Author InformationAkio Kawauchi Present Professional Positions: Professor of Osaka City University, Department of Mathematics Academic Degrees: Ph.D./Doctor of Science: Osaka City University (Graduate School, Division of Natural Science, Mathematics) M.A.: Kobe University (Facurity of Science, Department of Mathematics) B.S./A.B.: Sophia University (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematics) Visiting Appointments: Fellowship Researcher of Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, U.S.A. (1978-1980) Academic Honors and Awards: Geometry Prize, the Mathematical Society of Japan (1987) Inoue Prize for Science, Japan (1995) Osaka Science Prize (1996) Website: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/~kawauchi/index.html Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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