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Caron, France; Fellus, Osnat; Glanfield, Florence; Phakeng, Mamokgethi Setati; Maheux, Jean-Francois – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2017
Prior to the 2016 Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group/Groupe Canadien D'étude En Didactique Des Mathématiques (CMESG/GCEDM) meeting at Queen's University in Kingston a Pre-Conference session was organised to discuss the theme of "Challenges and opportunities related to linguistic and cultural diversity in research and publishing /…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Language Usage, Mathematics Education, Educational Research
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Rosa, Milton; Orey, Daniel Clark – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2019
The application of ethnomathematics and mathematical modelling allow us to see a different reality and give us insight into mathematics accomplished holistically. In this context, a pedagogical action that connects ethnomathematics and the cultural aspects of mathematical modelling with its academic features is referred to as ethnomodelling. This…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Models, Cultural Pluralism
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Stanton, Ron – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1994
Discusses conflicts between white school practices and Aboriginal values and traditions and describes the Remote Area Tertiary Education program, which is community-based and community-focused. Presents a mathematics curriculum organized around symbolic, societal, and cultural components that delivers a culturally-sensitive mathematics course. (23…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Crawford, Kathryn – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1990
Described are the difficulties encountered in a bicultural educational context by Australian Aboriginals. Theoretical perspectives, the social context for mathematics communication, and the use of educational software are discussed. Suggestions for overcoming social difficulties in mathematics are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education