Akan ethnomathematics: Demonstrating its pedagogical action on the teaching and learning of mensuration and geometry
Isaac Owusu-Darko 1 * , Rufai Sabtiwu 1 , Florence Doe 2 , Belinda Owusu-Mintah 3 , Ernest K. Ofosu 3
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1 Valley View University, Techiman Campus, P. O. Box 183, Techiman, GHANA2 University of Education, Winneba, Box 25, Winneba, GHANA3 SDA College of Education, P. O. Box 18, Asokore-Koforidua, GHANA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

The mathematics curriculum implementation depends largely on teachers’ choice of pedagogical skills that would influence meaningful teaching and learning. The suggestive ideal approach this paper presents is to consider exploration and demonstration of Akan (a tribe in Ghana, West Africa) ethnomathematics in the teaching and learning of some selected mensuration and geometrical concepts found in the secondary school curriculum. The study found various Akan ethnomathematical processes supporting the teaching and learning of school geometrical and mensuration topics such as artefacts, buildings, tools, and others. The ethnomathematical processes reveal a resemblance of pi (π ) concepts and its application to ethno-technology from selected artefacts used for pedagogical demonstrations. We recommend further research into the practical effect of ethnomathematics move in teaching other mathematical concepts in several communities where there exists cultural diversity. It is suggested that mathematics educators adopt ethnomathematics methodology by integrating it into the curriculum implementation process to check its impact on the teaching and learning of mathematics.

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Article Type: Research Article

Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 2023, Volume 3, Issue 2, Article No: em042

https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/13281

Publication date: 01 Jul 2023

Online publication date: 15 May 2023

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