Synopses & Reviews
The four sections in this Third International Handbook are concerned with: (a) social, political and cultural dimensions in mathematics education; (b) mathematics education as a field of study; (c) technology in the mathematics curriculum; and (d) international perspectives on mathematics education. These themes are taken up by 84 internationally-recognized scholars, based in 26 different nations. Each of section is structured on the basis of past, present and future aspects. The first chapter in a section provides historical perspectives ("How did we get to where we are now?"); the middle chapters in a section analyze present-day key issues and themes ("Where are we now, and what recent events have been especially significant?"); and the final chapter in a section reflects on policy matters ("Where are we going, and what should we do?"). Readership: Teachers, mathematics educators, ed.policy makers, mathematicians, graduate students, undergraduate students. Large set of authoritative, international authors.
Synopsis
This entirely new Third International Handbook of Mathematics Education comprises 31 chapters which have been written by a total of 84 different authors from 26 nations. The authors were carefully chosen by the team of editors because of their recognized excellence in the field. There are four sections-- Section A: "Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions in Mathematics Education" (editor, Christine Keitel, Germany); Section B:
Synopsis
This comprehensive, timely book addresses social, political and cultural dimensions in mathematics education; mathematics education as a field of study; technology in the mathematics curriculum; and international perspectives on mathematics education.
About the Author
M. A. ("Ken") Clements is Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University. After teaching
Table of Contents
Past, present and future dimensions of mathematics education: Introduction to the Third International Handbook of Mathematics Education: M. A. (Ken) Clements.- VOLUME ONE.- SECTION A: SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION.- Introduction to Section A: Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions in Mathematics Education: Christine Keitel.- 1. From the few to the many: Historical perspectives on who should learn mathematics: M. A. (Ken) Clements, C. Keitel, Alan J. Bishop, Jeremy Kilpatrick and Frederick Leung.- 2