ERIC Number: EJ1293196
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Teachers' Perception toward the Use of Ethnomathematics Approach in Teaching Math
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, v9 n2 p282-298 2021
Albeit the research on the ethnomathematics have extensively undertaken, little empirical evidence reports teachers' perception on the ethnomathematics approach. To fill the gap, this present case study showcases that the teachers positively perceived ethnomathematics approach. The case study design was applied in this study with a focus on an exploratory overview of Indonesian's teachers understanding ethnomathematics and practices. Teachers apply myriad media from Buginese and Makassar traditional meals and games in teaching math through the ethnomathematics approach, and most participants agree to include ethnomathematics in the math curriculum. This study found from the findings that by ethnomathematics students can grab the lesson easily and acknowledge their own culture based on the Indonesian National curriculum. Drawing on these findings, policy recommendations for teachers and school stakeholders, along with conceptual and empirical implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Curriculum, Middle School Teachers, Instructional Effectiveness, Cultural Capital, Games, Food
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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