2008 Conference on Math Education and Social Justice
Creating Balance in an Unjust World
2008 Conference on Math Education and Social Justice
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Download the complete RFP here.
Proposal ABSTRACT due Monday, January 7, 2008
Proposal APPLICATION due Monday, January 21, 2008
Location: Long Island University · Brooklyn, NY
Dates: Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th 2008
· Friday: Classroom visits (limited space - please register early)
Kickoff Event
· Saturday: Sessions: workshops, presentations; Networking; Keynote Speaker
· Sunday: Panel; Action Groups
Conference Overview:
Join educators, parents, students, activists, and community members from around the country for the 2008 Conference on Math Education and Social Justice. In April 2007 over 500 educators and students from 28 states attended the conference to explore the relationships between mathematics education and social/economic justice. The 2008 conference will provide participants with 3 days of workshops, networking sessions, and both structured and informal activities to discuss and learn about working toward social justice through mathematics and math education. We invite you to facilitate a workshop, presentation, or action group to share curriculum, research, thoughts, and questions.
Goals of the conference:
· Bring together educators, researchers, parents, activists, and students to
discuss social justice and math education
· Network to create new and innovative partnerships and collaborations
· Continue work, collaborations, conversations started at the 2007 conference
· Share resources, lesson plans, best practices, and other classroom materials
· Organize a national voice in the ongoing debate over math education reform
· Plan actions, advocacy, and future steps
Conference Themes
1. Social justice in the mathematics classroom
2. Mathematical literacy as a "gatekeeper"
3. Ethnomathematics/Culturally Relevant Curriculum
Session Formats
Applicants may submit proposals to facilitate Workshops, Presentations, or Action Groups. All sessions will be approximately 90 minutes in length.
· Workshops are interactive sessions intended for about 30 participants that may utilize a variety of formats including small group work, open discussion, and break-out sessions.
· Presentations are lecture style sessions that may have one speaker or a panel of speakers.
· Action groups provide an opportunity for participants to network, collaborate, and plan future ongoing actions.
Questions/Contact:
Kari Kokka
karikokka@gmail.com
(917)512-1314