Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ430491
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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The Role of Mathematics in Building a Democratic and Just Society.
D'Ambrosio, Ubiratan
For the Learning of Mathematics, v10 n3 p20-23 Nov 1990
Given that mathematics is the essence of scientific and rational thinking, and that mathematics is the imprinter of both modern society and modern thought, implicit curricular proposals for both pre- and in-service mathematics teacher training are suggested for the revitalized teacher promotion of students' just and democratic behaviors. (JJK)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnomathematics, Human Dignity, Inservice Teacher Education, Justice, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Self Actualization, Self Efficacy, Self Esteem, Social Behavior, Social Psychology, Social Values, Student Behavior
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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