Social and cultural perspectives on mathematics education
Not offered in 1995
Professor A J Bishop
Clayton
The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to a range of research and theorising which views mathematics education as a social and cultural phenomenon. The subject will offer students opportunities to explore research analyses from a variety of countries, dealing with aspects such as ethnomathematics, societal and political influences on mathematics education, the social dynamics of the mathematics classroom and the social psychology of mathematics education. As well as having a strong research and theorising flavour, the sessions will situate these aspects in the real educational world and will consider the practical implications of the various analyses.
Assessment
Written: 75% * Seminar participation/Assignments: 25%
Recommended texts
Bishop A J Mathematical enculturation Kluwer, 1991
Ellerton N F and Clements M A (eds) School mathematics: The challenge to change Deakin University, 1989
Harris M (ed.) Schools, mathematics and work Falmer, 1991
Keitel C (ed.) Mathematics, education and society UNESCO, 1989