International Perspectives on Social Justice in Mathematics Education
Produktdetaljer
This book...is an astonishing collection of scholarly articles from all over the world offering a kaleidoscope of perspectives of tremendous importance to mathematics educators interested in our shared concern to create a saner, equitable and more peaceful society. - Ubiratan D'Ambrosio, Recipient of the 2005 Felix Klein Medal awarded by ICMI ""The monograph...does not just dwell on the past, and it is neither overly theoretical nor esoteric. Its major strength is that it is in touch with the ever-changing conflicts and struggles faced by teachers and students."" - Review in ZDM-The International Journal on Mathematics Education ""...the issues are real and interested readers will find a treasure trove of perspectives on social justice as well as numerous examples of projects that have the purpose of serving this worthy goal"" - Review in Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
International Perspectives and Research on Social Justice in Mathematics Education is the highly acclaimed inaugural monograph of The Montana Mathematics Enthusiast now available through IAP. The book covers prescient social, political and ethical issues for the domain of education in general and mathematics education in particular from the perspectives of critical theory, feminist theory and social justice research. The major themes in the book are (1) relevant mathematics, teaching and learning practices for minority and marginalized students in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Israel, Palestine, and the United States., (2) closing the achievement gap in the U.K, U.S and Iceland across classes, ethnicities and gender, and (3) the political dimensions of mathematics. The fourteen chapters are written by leading researchers in the international community interested and active in research issues of equity and social justice.
The Association endorses this definition of Instructional Technology, developed over 3 years by the Committee on Definition and Terminology. It acknowledges other valid frameworks but sees them as part of this inclusive definition. The document aims to clarify relationships within the field and will be continuously reevaluated and revised.