Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Διδακτική των Μαθηματικών στην Πρωτοβάθμια ΕκπαίδευσηLibrary of the School of Education
Author:
Triantafyllou Dimitra
Supervisors info:
Ιωάννα Κατσιαμπούρα, Επίκ. Καθηγήτρια. Ιστορία των φυσικών επιστημών και κριτική εκπαίδευση, Π.ΤΔ.Ε, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
Ανδρέας Μούτσιος-Ρέντζος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής Διδακτικής των Μαθηματικών, Π.ΤΔ.Ε, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
Κωνσταντίνος Σκορδούλης, Καθηγητής Φυσικής και Επιστημολογίας Φυσικών Επιστημών, Π.ΤΔ.Ε, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.
Original Title:
Μαθηματικά και Κοινωνική Δικαιοσύνη - Θεωρητικές Προσεγγίσεις.
Translated title:
Mathematics and Social Justice - Theoretical Approach.
Summary:
This Thesis examines how Social Justice can be promoted through Critical Education and specifically Critical Mathematical Education. Of course, to make this theoretical review possible, it becomes imperative to analyze Critical Education and its beginnings (Critical Theory) as well as the importance of Mathematics Education being Critical.
Critical Theory provides a framework for understanding the relationships between individuals and society, while mathematics offer a universal language for analyzing and solving complex problems. Why is it imperative in the modern world to cultivate Critical Mathematics Education? An attempt will be made to show that when these two fields are combined with an emphasis on social justice, they can be used to address inequalities and promote justice and equality.
Mathematics education according to Freire's work (Freire, 1972) has the potential to promote social justice by providing students with the necessary skills to analyze and critique social and economic inequalities. By developing students' mathematical literacy and critical thinking skills, mathematics education can enable them to understand the underlying social structures that create and perpetuate inequality, as well as identify possible solutions to address these issues. Additionally, mathematics education can promote social justice by fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in the classroom.
Teachers and their students can create a classroom environment that values different perspectives and encourages them to engage in collaborative problem solving. This can lead to the development of a more equitable learning community, where everyone feels valued and supported. Finally, mathematics education can promote social justice by increasing access to opportunities for historically marginalized communities. By touching on the complex issue of social justice, the present thesis therefore attempts to give us answers as to how education, specifically mathematical education, contributes to it and promotes it.
Main subject category:
Education - Sport science
Keywords:
Critical Education, Mathematics, Social Justice.
