Applying contextual teaching and learning in teaching the concept of the derivative to develop mathematics education students’ teaching competencies

Abstract

One of the objectives of teacher education is to help future teachers develop their teaching competencies. This article presents instructional activities for teaching the concept of the derivative for mathematics education students, designed based on the REACT strategies. By experiencing learning of the derivative concept in various contexts, students gain insight into its nature, historical development, and applications, while also understanding how to implement Contextual Teaching and Learning in future teaching practice. The article also proposes a process for applying Contextual Teaching and Learning in teaching mathematics, aiming to guide students through the steps of analyzing the subject matter and designing learning activities, thereby contributing to the formation and development of their teaching competencies.