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Cross-cultural research in mathematics education: Challenges and opportunities
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Callingham, R, Cross-cultural research in mathematics education: Challenges and opportunities, International Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World: Conference Proceedings, 16-18 May 2012, Phuket, Thailand, pp. 30-36. ISBN 978-0-646-58268-9 (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Copyright 2012 Australian Multicultural Interaction Institute
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Abstract
Mathematics is often perceived as a culture-free, objective discipline. There is considerable evidence, however, that mathematics is inextricably linked to local culture. The history of mathematics reflects the development of social culture, and branches of mathematics have developed, and continue to develop, to solve problems in a particular context. Mathematics as taught in schools is affected by the language, ethos and needs of the society. Curriculum development is not context free, and the choice of what mathematics to include, or at which point in schooling particular mathematics topics should be addressed is as much a political as an educational decision. Examples of ways in which mathematics education is intertwined with society and the challenges and opportunities that the links with local culture present for mathematics education will be explored. The implications for cross-cultural research will be discussed.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | mathematics education, challenges, opportunities |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Education systems |
Research Field: | Teacher education and professional development of educators |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum |
UTAS Author: | Callingham, R (Associate Professor Rosemary Callingham) |
ID Code: | 79555 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2012-09-19 |
Last Modified: | 2017-12-09 |
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