Researching Mathematics Education in South Africa: Perspectives, Practices and Possibilities

✍ Scribed by Renuka Vithal, Jill Adler, Christine Keitel

Publisher: Human Sciences Research Council
Year: 2005
Tongue: English
Leaves: 369
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Reflecting on the theoretical and ideological work that has contributed to the growth of mathematics education research in South Africa, this study provides a historical analysis of forces that have changed and shaped mathematics curricula over the years. The themes researched and explored include radical pedagogy, progressive classroom practices, ethnomathematics, and South African mathematics education research within both its local and international contexts.

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