A Plea for Research-Based Teaching in Mathematics Education (Due to Ethical Reasons)
摘要
It has been discussed whether mathematical education in school should mimic the actual research practice of mathematicians. We argue that it should for ethical reasons. The perceived aloofness of mathematics not only demotivates potential mathematicians but also results in the overvaluation of mathematical tools in inappropriate contexts. By illustrating the simplicity of (large parts of) mathematical research, we hope to bring mathematics “back to earth.” We hold the position that this is one main application of the field of philosophy of mathematical practice.