‘This book moves us beyond a theoretical pondering of the issues and makes concrete suggestions for teachers and students for how things can be different in mathematics classrooms. This is long overdue.’Peter Gates, University of NottinghamTeaching Mathematics as if the Planet Matters explores how Mathematics teachers can develop approaches to curriculum and learning which help students understand the nature of the contemporary world. It sets out a model for teaching and learning that allows teachers to examine existing approaches to teaching and draw upon the insights of mathematics as a discipline to help students relate classroom mathematics to global issues such as climate change, the economy, food supplies, biodiversity, human rights, and social justice. Including practical examples, suggestions for teaching activities and detailed further reading sections, the book covers:
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Alf Coles is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bristol, UK.
More about Alf ColesRichard Barwell is associate professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Canada. His research is located in the intersection of applied linguistics and mathematics education, with a particular focus on multilingualism/ bilingualism in the teaching and learning of mathematics. His research interests include mathematics classroom discours
More about Richard BarwellTony Cotton taught mathematics in primary and secondary schools for 15 years before moving into teacher education. He became an independent consultant and full-time writer in 2012 but continues to train teachers around the world. He has written many books for teachers and learners of mathematics.
More about Tony CottonJan Winter is Senior Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) and PGCE Course Director, University of Bristol, UK.
Jane Andrews is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, University of the West of England, UK.
Pamela Greenhough is Research Fellow at the Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, UK.
Martin Hughes is Professor at the Graduate
Alf Coles is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bristol, UK.
Richard Barwell is Professor of Education at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
Tony Cotton, now retired, was Associate Dean of the Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.
Jan Winter, now retired, was Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education
