for the learning of mathematics

an international journal of mathematics education

Galit Nagari-Haddif ,  Ronnie Karsenty ,  Abraham Arcavi - Vol. 45 Num. 1 (2025)
 Planning and improvising: Allies? Enemies? Companions?

45-49
 ABSTRACT:

Planning lessons and in-the-moment improvising during enactment of the plan are two central activities inherent to the practice of teaching. To what extent are these pursuits conflicting or inconsistent? What are the characteristics of improvisation during teaching and what are teachers' possible stances on it? We discuss these questions based on several analyzed cases from the implementation of a professional development project for mathematics teachers in Israel, and offer some implications for teacher preparation and continual learning.