Building Bridges Between Aboriginal and Western Mathematics
Creating an Effective Mathematics Learning Environment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v8i2.430Abstract
After the occupation of their land by Europeans, the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were expected to benefit from an education system based on that of the dominant Europeans. Gradually educators realized that Aboriginal culture has validity and strength and that all children learn differently. In this paper the characterization of the Aboriginal learner is examined and pedagogical strategies to assist in both students' learning and teachers' delivery are explored. The message that is conveyed in this paper has particular relevance to teaching mathematics to Aboriginal learners as well as to the general curriculum. It is also of considerable value in teaching non-Aboriginal students.
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