From ethnomathematics to ethnocomputing
pp. 205-219
Abstract
Ethnomathematics faces two challenges: first, it must investigate the mathematical ideas in cultural practices that are often assumed to be unrelated to mathematics. Second, even if we are successful in finding this previously unrecognized mathematics, applying this to children's education may be difficult. In this essay, we will describe the use of computational media to help address both of these challenges.
Publication details
Published in:
Mukhopadhyay Swapna, Roth Wolff-Michael (2012) Alternative forms of knowing (in) mathematics: celebrations of diversity of mathematical practices. Rotterdam, SensePublishers.
Pages: 205-219
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-6091-921-3_10
Full citation:
Babbitt Bill, Lyles Dan, Eglash Ron (2012) „From ethnomathematics to ethnocomputing“, In: S. Mukhopadhyay & W. Roth (eds.), Alternative forms of knowing (in) mathematics, Rotterdam, SensePublishers, 205–219.