My journey through the ethnomathematics program has opened my eyes to a new and exciting way of teaching and doing math. Ethnomathematics has not only changed my views on math curriculum and teaching practices; I see my role as a middle school math educator and the roles of my students as math learners and doers … read more of Chris Bush Ethnomath Story
Caption: The 2024 Ethnomath Symposium Opening Ceremony at the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Cultural Center was a vibrant celebration, featuring heartfelt song offerings from the Kamehameha School middle school choir and ukulele groups, alongside powerful Tlingit and Haida songs. Honolulu, HI — This year’s symposium, the fourth iteration of this groundbreaking gathering, united over 50 educators from across … read more of Bridging Oceans, Uniting Minds: The Power of Ethnomathematics Across the Pacific
The Ethnomath Symposium, celebrated its inaugural event with a focus on math that draws on local Indigenous ways of knowing in attempt to strengthen global networks. The four-day symposium featured leadership insights and expertise from Dr. Linda Furuto, Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Education Specialist for the Polynesian … read more of International Ethnomath Symposium Honors the Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth Journey Through Mathematical Unity
Angoon, Alaska – Tlingit master carver Wayne Price and his apprentice, along with students of mixed ages gather around the traditional Northwest Coast canoe being built right in front of Angoon High School. Designed for the community to keep and intended to promote community healing, Wayne and his wife, Cherri Price, share “there is so … read more of Angoon’s Ethnomath Institute Connects with Tlingit Master Canoe Carver and Hawaiian Hosts Through the Resurgence of Indigenous Watercrafts
Imagine I handed you a binder with the course outline and lesson plans for my class. After you’ve looked through it, I ask you questions. In the first round, I ask you what grade level I teach, which content standards I’m covering, what my general pedagogical strategies are. Then in the second round, I ask … read more of Lauren Nowak Ethnomath Story
Teaching is never easy. Add a pandemic, and you are looking at a whole new level of hardship. Over this past year, educators have had to step up their teaching game to reach students through distance learning. At the beginning of this 2020-2021 school year, I found myself brainstorming ideas to make this school year … read more of Ku’uipo DeRego Ethnomath Story
