Brushing the Surface: A Preservice Teacher’s Journey of Rehumanizing Mathematics Through Iterative Art Integration

• In Event: Beyond Traditional Methods: Innovative Approaches to Humanizing Mathematics in Teacher Preparation

Abstract

This investigation explores opportunities for integrating mathematics and art integration through preservice teacher (PST) field experiences. We consider the potential for such art integration as a means for advancing goals of rehumanizing mathematics. Using an action research design, a PST engaged in four cycles of mathematics and art integration in their student teaching practicum. These cycles, along with PST reflections, suggest the power of art integration as a means for fostering PSTs’ conceptions of culturally responsive mathematics and indicate the saliency of such approaches in strengthening PSTs’ self-efficacy regarding such integration.

Authors

• Destiny Kuespert, Washington State University - Tri-Cities

• Ethan P. Smith, Washington State University - Tri-Cities

• Yichien Cooper, Washington State University - Tri-Cities