The training and performance of primary teachers in mathematics education: the case of Spain

Resumen

1. Initial Primary Teacher Training in Spain.Historical Background.New Model for Primary Teacher Training.2. Institutional Framework of Initial Training.Specialities.Training in Mathematics Education. Structural Failures.3. Contents, objectives, methodology and assessment in initial training.A general overview of our teaching.4. Teachers' desirable profile: the balance.A point to move towards.5. Our challenge: the challenge of integration.Aspects to be taken into account as teachers and researchers.