Towards Pedagogies of Mathematics Achievement
An Analysis of Learning Advisers' Approaches to the Tutoring of Mathematics in the Indigenous Tertiary Entry Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2130604 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jonathan Makuwira (0000-0002-4323-2712, RMIT University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 48-55 |
| Publication date | 2008-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1326-0111 • E-ISSN: 2049-7784 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1326011100016082 |
| OpenAlex | W2108583485 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 9 |
This research examined different ways in which tutors of mathematics approach their tutoring among Indigenous students enrolled in the Tertiary Entry Program (TEP) at Central Queensland University's Indigenous Learning, Spirituality and Research Centre. The study sought to establish whether or not there were any differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous tutors' approaches to tutoring and, document challenges and opportunities in tutoring mathematics to Indigenous students. Using qualitative data obtained from interviews, the study raised more questions than answers. The results reflect tutors' own teaching orientations. This is particularly clear when all of the tutors who participated in this study were NOT mathematics trained teachers but had either taken interest in the subject as a result of doing a mathematics-related subject such as engineering and science. Overall, there was consensus that establishing rapport between the students and Learning Advisers was crucial. Knowing who the students are and, vice versa, was also considered fundamental. For some, it was an acknowledgment that both the tutor and the student were on a discovery journey. The majority of the tutors prefer a process where a mathematical concept was explained first, followed by an application of real life situations
Indigenous · Library science · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · TUTOR · Computer Science · Education Systems and Policy · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Mathematics · Mathematics Education and Programs · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,12 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2018 (10) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |