ERIC Number: EJ1161605
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 5
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ISSN: EISSN-2382-0349
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Using Mobile Technology to Encourage Mathematical Communication in Maori-Medium Pangarau Classrooms
Allen, Piata
Teachers and Curriculum, v17 n2 p85-88 2017
Maori-medium pangarau classrooms occupy a unique space within the mathematics education landscape. The language of instruction is an endangered minority language and many teachers and learners in Maori-medium pangarau classrooms are second language (L2) learners of te reo Maori. Mobile technology could be used in Maori-medium pangarau classrooms to address some of the linguistic challenges. This think piece explores the benefits of using mobile technology to capture multiple representations of pangarau concepts as a way of encouraging mathematical communication in te reo Maori.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pacific Islanders, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Mathematics Instruction, Malayo Polynesian Languages, Teaching Methods, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary School Students, Word Problems (Mathematics), Problem Solving
Wilf Malcolm Institute for Educational Research. Faculty of Education, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-858-5171; Fax: +64-7-838-4712; e-mail: wmier@waikato.ac.nz; Web site: http://tandc.ac.nz/tandc
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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