Multicultural mathematics: Cultural exchange activities in mathematics education

Date of Publication

2-2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Mathematics

Subject Categories

Science and Mathematics Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Advisor

Minie Rose C. Lapinid

Defense Panel Chair

Auxencia A. Limjap

Defense Panel Member

Maricar S. Prudente
Edsel Peña
Levi Esteban Elipane
Sean Yee

Abstract/Summary

This dissertation investigated the dynamics of virtual cultural exchange in mathematics education through a cross-cultural comparison between Filipino and American educators. The study focused into two distinct case studies: one involving a Filipino teacher in the Philippines collaborating with a Filipino J1 teacher in the USA and another involving a Filipino teacher in the Philippines collaborating with an American teacher in the USA, examining the roles of teachers and students, lesson structures, types of assessments, pedagogical practices, and technology integration within collaboratively designed lessons, providing a comprehensive view of the effectiveness of cultural exchange activities in educational settings.

A key aspect of this research is the inclusion of Filipino J1 Math teachers in the US, whose experiences and teaching practices in conducting cultural exchange activities offer unique insights into the cross-cultural educational processes. The study explored how these teachers adapt to and integrate their academic and cultural backgrounds into the American educational system and how their experiences influence their teaching methods and collaborative engagements with teachers in the Philippines.

The research assessed the challenges and opportunities presented by these cross-cultural collaborations and identifies factors that influence these exchanges' success, grounded in the collaborative learning theories, cultural variations in mathematics education, and the evaluation of key dynamics and differences of the cultural exchanges, that provided valuable recommendations for educators and policymakers aiming to enhance cultural exchange activities in Mathematics education.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Mathematics—Study and teaching (Secondary); Mathematics—Cross-cultural studies; Intercultural communication in education

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5-16-2025

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