Problems in teaching and learning mathematics in multicultural classroom

Abstract

This study is about "Problems in Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Multicultural Classroom ". The main objectives of this study were to explore the problems faced by mathematics teachers in teaching mathematics in multicultural classroom, to explore the problems faced by students while learning mathematics in multicultural classroom and to explore the ways forward to solve the problems of teacher and students in multicultural classroom. It is a qualitative ethnographic research design focused on the problems in teaching and learning mathematics in multicultural classroom. Ten students and four teachers were selected by using judgment of purposive sampling. The major tools of data collection were interview, classroom observations and focus group discussion. The study site was Nuwakot district where I can find variety in language and culture. The collected data were analyzed with the help of theories and related literatures. It was found that the problems faced by mathematics teachers in multicultural classroom were communication problems, teaching overload, lack of professional training, teaching without contextualization and irrelevant teaching methods .The problems faced with students in multicultural classrooms were language, appropriate teaching method and materials, learning environment and interaction between teacher and students. The way forward to solve the problems of teacher and students in multicultural classrooms were use of teaching materials, use of discussion method, use of modern technology and teaching mathematics joyful ways.