{"product_id":"ancient-wisdom-modern-science-the-integration-of-native-knowledge-in-math-and-science-at-tribally-controlled-colleges-and-universities-paperback","title":"Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: The Integration of Native Knowledge in Math and Science at Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Boyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Wisdom, Modern Science\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of essays examining the experiences of Native American tribally controlled colleges and universities working to \"Indianize\" their math and science curricula. Inspired by the writings of the late Vine Deloria and other Indian scholars, tribal college faculty and key administrators are attempting to take control of the science curriculum and create courses and entire degree programs that link Native and Western ways of knowing. With growing confidence, colleges are validating traditional tribal knowledge and exploring scientific concepts from a Native perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Boyer is the author of two reports on the tribal college movement for the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eTribal College: Journal of American Indian Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e. His recent publications include \u003ci\u003eBuilding Community: Reforming Math and Science Education in Rural Schools\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Directions in Math and Science\u003c\/i\u003e. He holds a doctorate in educational theory and policy from Pennsylvania State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760136257824,"sku":"9781934594070","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2d534da644253b0ffbbd26f363a3d530.webp?v=1780172519","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ancient-wisdom-modern-science-the-integration-of-native-knowledge-in-math-and-science-at-tribally-controlled-colleges-and-universities-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}