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Researching Mathematics Education and Language in Multilingual South Africa.

Authors :
Setati, Mamokgethi
Source :
Mathematics Educator. Fall 2002 12(2):6-20.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Explores policy, practice, and research issues related to teaching and learning mathematics in multilingual classrooms in South Africa. Focuses on code-switching in multilingual mathematics classrooms. Points to the significance of language as power in mathematics education settings. Demonstrates the need for researching the relationship between language and the teaching and learning mathematics in South African classrooms from a political perspective. (KHR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1062-9017
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Mathematics Educator
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ658090
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Reports - Research