Start Date
9-8-2011 10:15 AM
End Date
9-8-2011 11:30 AM
Abstract
Concurrent Session Block 3
Recommended Citation
Sarra, G. (2011, August 09). Indigenous Mathematics: Creating an equitable learning environment. [Paper presentation]. 2011 - Indigenous Education: Pathways to Success. https://research.acer.edu.au/research_conference/RC2011/9august/4
COinS
Aug 9th, 10:15 AM
Aug 9th, 11:30 AM
Indigenous Mathematics: Creating an equitable learning environment.
Concurrent Session Block 3
Comments
This summary provides an overview of how a change in school leadership can successfully address competencies in complex situations and thus create a positive learning environment in which Indigenous students can excel in their learning rather than accept a culture that inhibits school improvement. Mathematics has long been an area that has held back Indigenous students in improving their learning outcomes, as it is a Eurocentric subject (Rothbaum, Weisz, Pott, Miyake & Morelli, 2000: De Plevitz, 2007) and does not contextualise pedagogy with Indigenous culture and perspectives (Matthews, Cooper & Baturo, 2007).