Welcome

We are delighted to welcome you to ETC 22 on Communication and Diversity in Mathematics Education: Exploring Language, Meaning Making and Methodologies.

This conference brings together research on the role of language and interaction in learning and teaching mathematics, spanning early years to university, as well as pre-service teacher education and professional development.

Our theme emphasises:

• Communication and meaning making – language as both medium and message, alongside other semiotic resources.
• Diversity – valuing heterogeneity as a resource for learning and recognising differences across educational settings.
• Methodologies – reflecting the rich variety of theoretical perspectives and research methods shaping current work in the field.

We look forward to engaging with you in dialogue, exchange, and collaboration.

Conference Theme and Subthemes

The theme of ETC 22 includes all research highlighting the role of language and interaction in learning and teaching mathematics from kindergarten to university mathematics, as well as research related to pre-service teacher education and professional development. By utilising the terms “communication” and “meaning making”, we emphasise the dual function of language as both medium and message, while not excluding other semiotic means for meaning making; by utilising the term “diversity”, we acknowledge heterogeneity as a resource for learning in educational settings as well as the differences between educational settings we are working in and with; by utilising the term “methodologies”, we highlight explicitly the increased interest of TWG09 participants in diverse theoretical perspectives and associated research methods.

The theme is organised into the following subthemes (ST):

ST1: Interaction and discourse in mathematics. This session theme invites contributions that explore communication and meaning-making in mathematics education across diverse settings, including but not limited to classroom environments.

ST2: Multilingualism and language varieties in mathematics learning. This session theme seeks to bring together researchers investigating multilingual contexts and the impact of language diversity on mathematics learning. Papers may address issues of communication, meaning-making, and equity.

ST3: Methodological and theoretical approaches in mathematics education research. This session theme invites papers that advance methodological and theoretical frameworks relevant to linguistically diverse mathematics education contexts. We welcome theoretical contributions, methodological innovations, and reflective discussions on emerging directions in mathematics education research.

In all subthemes, qualitative and quantitative empirical research is welcomed, as well as research with different theoretical backgrounds and analytic frameworks. Research is not restricted to classroom contexts, and may relate to other contexts too, for example, work carried out with pre-service and in-service teachers, or out-of-school contexts. 

First Announcement

The first announcement for ETC 22 is now available. It includes key information about the conference theme, aims, important dates, and practical details for participants.

👉 First Announcement Document

International Programme Committee

Local Organisings Committee

Contact the conference organisers

To contact the conference organisers, please email maire.niriordain@ucc.ie