Sociocultural Research on Mathematics Education : An International Perspective

by Atweh, Bill; Forgasz, Helen; Nebres, Ben

• ISBN13: 9780805837261
• ISBN10: 0805837264
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

This volume--the first to bring together research on sociocultural aspects of mathematics education--presents contemporary and international perspectives on social justice and equity issues that impact mathematics education. In particular, it highlights the importance of three interacting and powerful factors--gender, social, and cultural dimensions. Sociocultural Research on Mathematics Education: An International Perspective is distinguished in several ways: * It is research based. Chapters report on significant research projects; present a comprehensive and critical summary of the research findings; and offer a critical discussion of research methods and theoretical perspectives undertaken in the area. * It is future oriented, presenting recommendations for practice and policy and identifying areas for further research. * It deals with all aspects of formal and informal mathematics education and applications and all levels of formal schooling. As the context of mathematics education rapidly changes-- with an increased demand for mathematically literate citizenship; an increased awareness of issues of equity, inclusivity, and accountability; and increased efforts for globalization of curriculum development and research-- questions are being raised more than ever before about the problems of teaching and learning mathematics from a non-cognitive science perspective. This book contributes significantly to addressing such issues and answering such questions. It is especially relevant for researchers, graduate students, and policymakers in the field of mathematics education.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Contributors	xix
I PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES
A Cultural/Discursive Psychology for Mathematics Teaching and Learning	3	(16)
Stephen Lerman
Mathematics Education in Late Modernity: Beyond Myths and Fragmentation	19	(18)
Paul Dowling
Breaking Political Neutrality: The Critical Engagement of Mathematics Education With Democracy	37	(20)
Ole Skovsmose
Paola Valero
Mathematical Literacy and Common Sense in Mathematics Education	57	(20)
Uwe Gellert
Eva Jablonka
Christine Keitel
II GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL CONTEXTS
Internationalization and Globalization of Mathematics Education: Toward and Agenda for Research/Action	77	(18)
Bill Atweh
Phil Clarkson
Globalization and the Politics of Mathematics Education	95	(18)
Jan Thomas
Situated Sociocultural Mathematics Education: Vignettes From Southeast Asian Practices	113	(22)
Khoon Yoong Wong
Zaitun Binti Hj Mohd Taha
Palanisamy Veloo
Mathematical Ideas and Indigenous Languages	135	(16)
Bill Barton
Roslyn Frank
The Sociopolitical Context of Mathematics Education in Guatemala Through the Words and Practices of Two Teachers	151	(16)
Richard S. Kitchen
III TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND CLASSROOMS
Continuous In-Service Professional Development of Teachers and School Change: Lessons From Mexico	167	(18)
Bill Atweh
Marcos Daniel Arias Ochoa
Resourcing Practice and Equity: A Dual Challenge for Mathematics Education	185	(16)
Jill Adler
Mathematics, Social Class, and Linguistic Capital: An Analysis of Mathematics Classroom Interactions	201	(16)
Robyn Zevenbergen
Longitudinal Evaluation of Mathematics Participation in American Middle and High Schools	217	(16)
Xin Ma
Sociocultural Considerations and Latino Mathematics Achievement: A Critical Review	233	(22)
Luis Ortiz-Franco
William V. Flores
The Social Constructs of the Mathematical Experiences of African-American Students	255	(24)
Vivian R. Moody
IV NUMERACY AND EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
Numeracy: Negotiating the World Through Mathematics	279	(16)
Betty Johnston
Keiko Yasukawa
Modeling With Purpose: Mathematics as a Critical Tool	295	(18)
Swapna Mukhopadhyay
Brian Greer
Contribution of Ethnomathematics to Mainstream Mathematics Classroom Practice	313	(16)
Gloria Stillman
Jo Balatti
Teaching and Learning School Mathematics by Building on Students' Out-of-School Mathematics Practice	329	(18)
Joanna O. Masingila
Rapti de Silva
V RECENT DIRECTIONS IN GENDER AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
``A + for Girls, B for Boys'': Changing Perspectives on Gender Equity and Mathematics	347	(20)
Helen Forgasz
Gilah Leder
Single-Gender Schooling in the Public Sector in California: Promise and Practice	367	(12)
Joanne Rossi Becker
Fables: The Tortoise? The Hare? The Mathematically Underachieving Male?	379	(14)
Leone Burton
Girls, Mathematics, and Technology	393	(18)
Nicola Yelland
Creating a Connected, Equitable Mathematics Classroom: Facilitating Gender Equity	411	(22)
Joanne E. Goodell
Lesley H. Parker
Author Index	433	(10)
Subject Index	443