Teaching of Mathematics Student Teachers in Assam: Challenges and Problems

Ruhul Amin

Abstract: This paper discusses issues that arise from our experience teaching student mathematics teachers in current demanding situations. Several questions are asked, which provoke a discussion about the role played by theories, policies and socio-economic contexts in relation to pre-service mathematics teacher education. Very often, views are expressed on some elements that add tensions related to the different broad realities that the student teacher will be dealing with in the future. Focusing our discussion in the context of Assamia's educational system, we reflect on a gap between the education about teaching developed in universities and colleges and the multifaceted ?real world? in which mathematics teaching practice is inserted. In addition, it is observed that despite government initiatives, our educational policies leave untouched issues that promote an existing job market we cannot simply ignore. Yet the universe of practices in which mathematicians (researchers and lecturers) work is different from that of mathematics teachers, making it unclear for us how to achieve school mathematics curriculum goals. Reflecting the practice that school teachers must develop to respond to the new elementary and secondary school curriculum directions, we tend to think that we must not compartmentalise pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and school placements.

Keywords: Pre-service mathematics teachers, Theory-practice gap in education, Socio-economic context of teaching, Mathematics curriculum challenges, Teacher education in Assam

How to Cite?: Ruhul Amin, "Teaching of Mathematics Student Teachers in Assam: Challenges and Problems", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1714-1717, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251219155140, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251219155140