Unearthing Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching: The Legacy of Gloria Jean Merriex

by Emily P. Bonner

Overview

Unearthing Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching: The Legacy of Gloria Jean Merriex focuses on the theory and practices of a highly successful mathematics teacher of African American children in a high-poverty school. The book aims to contribute to the limited literature base in this area in mathematics education. The discussions in the book center on the ideals of culturally responsive teaching (CRT), and seek to build understanding of this concept in the context of mathematics. Further, the story of Gloria Jean Merriex speaks to the importance of historical influences on teaching practice. Her story is couched in sociopolitical realities of the American educational system, and is discussed as such. Cultural incongruities that exist in classrooms and contribute to the black-white achievement gap, particularly in mathematics, are also discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761853992
Publisher:	Hamilton Books
Publication date:	11/04/2010
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Emily P. Bonner is currently an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction specializing in mathematics education at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Bonner continues to conduct research relating to successful teachers of underserved populations.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface-They Say I Was Made for Teaching ix

Acknowledgements xv

Part I The Life of a Master Teacher 1

Chapter 1 It Can Be Done 3

Chapter 2 What I Say Goes 11

Chapter 3 Making a Difference 21

Part II The Classroom-A Research Perspective 29

Chapter 4 My Teaching Style is Gonna Be Like That 31

Part III The Legacy of Gloria Jean Merriex 51

Chapter 5 The Biggest Reward 53

Chapter 6 I'm Going by Reputation 61

Chapter 7 Orchestrating Greatness - A Tribute to Gloria Jean Merriex 65

Appendix-Formal Methodology 69

Notes 73

Works Cited 75

Editorial Reviews

This monograph is a wonderful tribute to this teacher, who passed away in May 2008. The author authentically integrates Merriex's voice and actions to allow readers to see her classroom. Educators should read this monograph to learn of her effective use of pedagogy. Teacher educators and researchers This monograph is a wonderful tribute to this teacher, who passed away suddenly in May 2008. The will find this monograph appropriate for mathematics and qualitative research method courses.

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