Agency in Mathematics Education
Paul Ernest
University of Exeter
Brian Greer
Portland State University
Bharath Sriraman
The University of Montana
Abstract
The authors use the definition of critical mathematics education in order to propose re-examining the nature and purpose of mathematics, suggest a new sense of agency on the meaning and purpose of mathematics education as well as explore the ethical responsibilities of mathematics educators.
Keywords: Agency; Critical mathematics education
AMS Subject Classification: 97