Eric (Rico) Gutstein: Critical Mathematics as Anti-Racist Pedagogy??

Eric (Rico) Gutstein, Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Gutstein's research and teaching interests include mathematics education, teaching for social justice and critical literacies in an urban, multicultural context, Freirean approaches to teaching/learning, and Chicago school policy.

In his work, he argues that K-12 students need to be prepared through their mathematics education to investigate and critique injustice (such as racism and language discrimination) and to challenge, in words and actions, oppressive structures and acts.  He prepares teachers who can teach mathematics and other subjects in this manner to students in urgan settings.

Location:  South America Room, International House, 3701 Chestnut Street

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