ERIC Number: EJ1066367
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 11
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Where Cultural Games Count: The Voices of Primary Classroom Teachers
Nabie, Michael Johnson
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, v3 n3 p219-229 Jul 2015
This study explored Ghanaian primary school teachers' values and challenges of integrating cultural games in teaching mathematics. Using an In-depth conversational interview, ten (10) certificated teachers' voices on the values and challenges of integrating games were examined. Thematic data analysis was applied to the qualitative data from the interviews. Results indicated that although cultural games count as instructional tools in four knowledge domains, actualizing their value in the classroom appears problematic for lack of game-based pedagogical know-how. The study recommended looking into the classroom for a complete understanding of the values and challenges of integrating games in teaching and learning mathematics.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, African Culture, Games, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Data Analysis, Cognitive Development, Learning Processes, Social Development, Socialization, Educational Strategies, Health Conditions, Cultural Background, Cultural Awareness, Student Motivation, Interviews
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. Tel: +90-505-490-6703; Fax: +90-332-323-6225; e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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