DOI

10.5703/1288284317707

Document Type

Brief

Abstract

This study delves into the interconnectedness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and social justice mathematics (SJM) to address pressing equitable global sustainable development and social justice issues. The research aims to understand how educators can effectively use SJM in STEM teaching to empower students as change agents for global equity by aligning mathematical tasks with the United Nations' 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (UN, 2015) and using them to address real-world injustices. The study unveils educators' pedagogical strategies for creating supportive learning environments and nurturing students' emotional well-being in STEM subjects. Educators who are conscious of social justice must consider how their affective views relate to SJM and STEM pedagogical strategies and are more likely to be empathetic to their students’ learning.

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Harmonizing STEM and Social Justice Mathematics: A Path to Global Equity and Empowerment

This study delves into the interconnectedness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and social justice mathematics (SJM) to address pressing equitable global sustainable development and social justice issues. The research aims to understand how educators can effectively use SJM in STEM teaching to empower students as change agents for global equity by aligning mathematical tasks with the United Nations' 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (UN, 2015) and using them to address real-world injustices. The study unveils educators' pedagogical strategies for creating supportive learning environments and nurturing students' emotional well-being in STEM subjects. Educators who are conscious of social justice must consider how their affective views relate to SJM and STEM pedagogical strategies and are more likely to be empathetic to their students’ learning.