Date
8-9-2024
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Chair
Heather Strafaccia
Keywords
critical thinking, pedagogy, experiential learning theory, primary education, mathematics
Disciplines
Education | Elementary Education
Recommended Citation
Miller, Glen E., "An Examination of the Influences of Critical Thinking Tasks on Mathematics Instruction: A Qualitative Study" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5855.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5855
Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological study will be to understand the mathematics critical thinking process for teachers in primary education in northern Virginia. The theory guiding this study is Kolb’s experiential learning theory, which applies to critical thinking processes. The central research question will be: What are the experiences of primary mathematics teachers implementing critical thinking? This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study aims to determine the influences of critical thinking tasks on planning and instruction. Using qualified participants from northern Virginia, this study will collect data through interviews, a focus group, and document analysis. After data collection, the data will be analyzed for themes by identifying codes, creating categories, and applying the themes to the research.
