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An inclusive pedagogy in mathematics education

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In this article, the author discusses characteristics in feminist pedagogy literature and situates them with respect to four dialectical aspects. These characteristics are then combined with non-discriminatory classroom practices to develop a frame of reference for an inclusive pedagogy in mathematics education.

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Solar, C. An inclusive pedagogy in mathematics education. Educ Stud Math 28, 311–333 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01274179

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