Ethnomathematics in Teacher Education

Describes the need and rationale for a culture-inclusive course for prospective and practicing teachers. Discusses related research that was carried out in a high school mathematics class, together with some of the issues and constraints that arose. Provides two examples of student projects and a de...

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Published in:Journal of mathematics teacher education 1998, Vol.1 (3), p.317
Main Author: Presmeg, Norma C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Course Descriptions
Cultural Context
Ethnomathematics
Faculty Development
High Schools
Higher Education
Mathematics Teachers
Multicultural Education
Preservice Teacher Education
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Summary:Describes the need and rationale for a culture-inclusive course for prospective and practicing teachers. Discusses related research that was carried out in a high school mathematics class, together with some of the issues and constraints that arose. Provides two examples of student projects and a description of the course. Contains 49 references. (Author/ASK)
ISSN:1386-4416