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Ethnomathematics and its Diverse Approaches for Mathematics Education

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Editors:
  1. Milton Rosa

    1. Centro de Educacao Aberta e a Dista, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto Centro de Educacao Aberta e a Dista, Ouro Preto, Brazil

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  2. Lawrence Shirley

    1. Mathematics, Towson University Mathematics, Towson, USA

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  3. Maria Elena Gavarrete

    1. Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica , Heredia, Costa Rica

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  4. Wilfredo V. Alangui

    1. University of the Philippines Baguio , Baguio, Philippines

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  • Offers a broader view of mathematics, rooted in distinct and diverse cultural environments
  • Reflects on the social and political dimensions of ethnomathematics
  • Highlights the importance of ethnomathematics in promoting social justice and peace with dignity for all peoples
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: ICME-13 Monographs (ICME13Mo)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. An Ethnomathematics Overview: An Introduction

      • Milton Rosa, Maria Elena Gavarrete
      Pages 3-19

  3. Research Approaches on Ethnomathematics: Collection of Field Data

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 21-21
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    2. Weaving Culture and Mathematics in the Classroom: The Case of Bedouin Ethnomathematics

      • Miriam Amit, Fouze Abu Qouder
      Pages 23-50

    3. Listening to the Voices of the Knowledge Holders: The Role of Language in Ethnomathematical Research

      • Mogege Mosimege
      Pages 51-67

    4. Techniques and Learning Processes of Craftswomen in Brazil

      • Maria Cecilia Fantinato, José Ricardo e Souza Mafra
      Pages 69-93

  4. Pedagogical Action of Ethnomathematics: Classroom Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Once Upon a Time… The Gypsy Boy Turned 15 While Still in the First Grade

      • Charoula Stathopoulou
      Pages 97-123

    3. Mathematical Ideas in Chundara Culture: Unfolding a Nepalese Teaching and Learning System

      • Jaya Bishnu Pradhan
      Pages 125-152

    4. Meaningful Mathematics Through the Use of Cultural Artifacts

      • Toyanath Sharma, Daniel Clark Orey
      Pages 153-179

  5. Purpose of Ethnomathematics in Mathematics/Mathematics Education: Cross-Cultural Situations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 181-181
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    2. Ethnomathematics and Culturally Relevant Mathematics Education in the Philippines

      • Wilfredo V. Alangui
      Pages 183-208

    3. The Role of Culture and Ecology in Visuospatial Reasoning: The Power of Ethnomathematics

      • Kay Owens
      Pages 209-233

    4. Cultural and Mathematical Symmetry in Māori Meeting Houses (Wharenui)

      • Tony Trinick, Tamsin Meaney, Uenuku Fairhall
      Pages 235-255

    5. An Ethnomodel of a Penobscot Lodge

      • Tod Shockey, John Bear Mitchell
      Pages 257-281

  6. Philosophical Features of Ethnomathematics: A Theoretical Basis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 283-283
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    2. Ethnomathematics and Its Pedagogical Action in Mathematics Education

      • Ubiratan D’Ambrosio, Milton Rosa
      Pages 285-305

    3. The Evolution of Ethnomathematics: Two Theoretical Views and Two Approaches to Education

      • Veronica Albanese, Natividad Adamuz-Povedano, Rafael Bracho-López
      Pages 307-328

    4. The Critical-Reflective Dimension of Ethnomodelling

      • Daniel Clark Orey
      Pages 329-354
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About this book

This book addresses numerous issues related to ethnomathematics and diverse approaches to it in the context of mathematics education. To help readers better understand the development of ethnomathematics, it discusses its objectives and assumptions with regard to promoting an ethics of respect, solidarity, and cooperation across and for all cultures. In turn, the book addresses a range of aspects including pedagogical action, culturally relevant pedagogy, innovative approaches to ethnomathematics, and the role of ethnomathematics in mathematics education.

Ethnomathematics offers educators a valuable framework for transforming mathematics so that it can more actively contribute to realizing the dream of a just and humane society. As such, its primary goal is to forge mathematics into a powerful tool to help people create a society characterized by dignity for all, and in which iniquity, arrogance, violence, and bigotry have no place. 


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“Ethnomathematics and its Diverse Approaches for Mathematics Education is an anthology of current research in the field of ethnomathematics. … Overall, this book has a lot to offer the field of mathematics education … . The diversity of content makes the text a must-have for those interested in study of ethnomathematics. It would also be useful for preservice teachers … as a resource to introduce cultural influences in mathematics learning.” (Amy L. Smith, MAA Reviews, November, 2017)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Centro de Educacao Aberta e a Dista, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto Centro de Educacao Aberta e a Dista, Ouro Preto, Brazil

    Milton Rosa

  • Mathematics, Towson University Mathematics, Towson, USA

    Lawrence Shirley

  • Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica , Heredia, Costa Rica

    Maria Elena Gavarrete

  • University of the Philippines Baguio , Baguio, Philippines

    Wilfredo V. Alangui

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