The conceptualization of mathematics teachers’ professional competence in project-based learning contexts
Sha Li 1 , Chunxia Qi 1 * , Ruisi Li 1
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1 Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, CHINA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

The impact of teacher competence on teaching practice has been increasingly prominent, especially in mathematics education, but little research focuses on teacher competence in project-based learning (PjBL) contexts. Drawing on existing models and frameworks, mathematics teachers’ professional competence in PjBL contexts was conceptualized as a multi-dimensional construct with cognitive facets (mathematics pedagogical content knowledge related to PjBL, namely P-MPCK) and affective-motivational facets (teacher beliefs and teacher self-efficacy). The conceptual model was empirically validated through an assessment instrument combining cognitive tests (e.g., situated text-vignette tasks) and affective scales. Results suggest that teacher beliefs and self-efficacy were loaded on three factors respectively and the four-dimension model of P-MPCK had strong goodness of fit, which were consistent with the conceptual model. This study provides valuable insights for preparing mathematics teachers to teach PjBL and supporting their professional development.

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Article Type: Research Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 7, July 2025, Article No: em2660

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/16562

Publication date: 04 Jul 2025

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