Ethnomathematics:

Examples and Justification of Curricular Modules

Session #788, General Interest, K-16, Mini-course

Date: 14 April 2000

Time: 1 to 4

Room: Columbus Hall H (Hyatt Hotel)

Description:

Presenters will discuss the theoretical foundations of ethnomathematics, provide an international overview of curricular projects, and detail their own projects with Chicano families, African hairstyles, and the African game of oware. In this course, participants will develop plans for implementing a curricular or research activity in ethnomathematics.

Speakers:

Marilyn Frankenstein

College of Public and Community Service

University of Massachusetts

Ubiratan D’Ambrosio

Universidade Estadual De Campinas (São Paulo, Brazil)

Gloria Gilmer

Math-Tech, Inc.

Past President, International Study Group on Ethnomathematics

Stephanie Desgrottes

Half-Hollow Hills High School (New York)

Arthur B. Powell

Rutgers University

Oshon Temple

Oberlin College

Yolanda de la Cruz

Arizona State University