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Journal : Journal of Honai Math

Why is the mathematics educator called inspiring? Simamora, Rustam Effendy; Darmayasa, Jero Budi; Kamara, Jean Gloria
Journal of Honai Math Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Journal of Honai Math
Publisher : Universitas Papua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/jhm.v5i2.334

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Inspiration plays a significant role in sparking or enhancing the learning motivation of prospective mathematics teachers (PMTs). Inspiration will also influence the mathematical identity of PMTs’ when they become professional mathematics teachers. A mathematics teacher educator (MTE) can be a source of inspiration for PMTs; hence, a study must identify and explain why an MTE is considered inspiring. This study attempts to develop the theory of inspiring MTEs profiles based on the experience of PMTs. This study included 21 students and 7 lecturers of the Mathematics Education Department in a public university in Indonesia. This qualitative research was conducted employing a grounded theory constructivist approach. The findings revealed that inspiring MTEs possessed the following characteristics: “creating a sense of comfort, being knowledgeable, being motivating, providing fun and enjoyable learning, imparting new insights and comprehension, and being disciplined and authoritative.” According to this theory, an inspiring MTE creates a sense of comfort through their gracious, friendly, humble, and humorous personality. Fun and enjoyable learning in this study is learning that provide a sense of comfort, fun learning, interactive learning, and carrying out evaluations. MTEs give new insight and understanding by explaining in detail, systematically, and easily understood, sharing creative ideas, and providing scaffolding. Implications of this finding are discussed.
Mathematical Concepts in Bening and Woven of Dayak Kenyah Community Darmayasa, Jero Budi; Netiana, Irnovita; Ibut, Novina
Journal of Honai Math Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Honai Math
Publisher : Universitas Papua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/jhm.v6i1.402

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Learning mathematics requires a relevant context. Utilization of the right context can increase the connection between mathematics and other fields of science. One of the contexts that can be used is the cultural context. However, there are not many cultural contexts of the people of North Kalimantan that can be used in learning mathematics. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct qualitative research to explore mathematical concepts in Bening and Anyan of the Dayak Kenyah Community. This research is ethnographic research using the spiral model data analysis technique. Based on the results of the data analysis, it was found that there is a concept of tube volume, tube surface area, and tube nets in Bening. In addition, representations of tubes and prisms were also found in the form of Dayak Kenyah Woven. These findings can be used to enrich the process of learning mathematics at the primary or secondary education level, including at Vocational High Schools. The findings of this study can enrich the cultural context of learning mathematics and enable learning mathematics to be more meaningful.