Model of an Outstanding Mathematics Teachers

Jameson H. Tan

Abstract: This study explored the characteristics of the selected outstanding mathematics teachers in the Division of Valenzuela ?Philippines and how cultural, social and school context contribute to being an outstanding mathematics teachers. Based on the six outstanding mathematics teachers? beliefs, knowledge, and teaching practice were further investigated with the aim of probing common pedagogical practices of outstanding mathematics teachers. The constant comparative method was adopted for data analysis. It was found that model for outstanding mathematics teachers were developed based on two factors namely: teacher-related factors and external factors. The outstanding science teachers hold contemporary-constructivist oriented beliefs, and possess a wide and profound knowledge base. Their pedagogical practice is classified as fine effective instruction and systematically reflect on their teaching. Results indicated that the formula for model outstanding mathematics teachers is culturally bounded and the teaching of outstanding mathematics teachers is influenced by the social and cultural context and they demonstrate the ability to work against social and cultural constraints.

Keywords: Outstanding Mathematics Teachers, Characteristics, Pedagogical Practices