Some Reflections on Education, Mathematics, and Mathematics Education

Abstract

I believe the key problems in the preparation of teachers of mathematics are related to inadequate visions of the purposes of education and of the role of mathematics teachers as educators. Prospective and in-service teachers of mathematics should be always reflecting on changes in education, which result from profound changes in society particularly those in the demographic scenario, in production, in information, and in communication. I will elaborate on the purposes of education and on the role of mathematics teachers as educators.