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Research interests
My main research interest is how different languages express mathematical ideas. I am particularly interested in mathematical expression in non-Indo-European languages, including languages that have not formally been used in schooling, such as many Australian Indigenous languages. I am also interested in policies and practices associated with the use of different languages in mathematics education, with a focus on Indigenous education. I have researched in these areas in both Australia and Papua New Guinea. I did postdoctoral research at the University of Melbourne (2016-2018) and Umeå University, Sweden (2014-2016).
I lecture in mathematics education with expertise in the early acquisition of mathematics and cultural contexts of mathematics. I coordinate the Growing Our Own program, a partnership with Catholic Education NT that delivers community-based teacher training to Indigenous assistant teachers. I have also provided professional development to elementary school teachers in various provinces of Papua New Guinea. I am a qualified and registered primary school teacher and have taught in various schools in Darwin and the Top End.
I am active in both national and international research communities, an affiliate of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language, the Research Unit for Indigenous Language at the University of Melbourne and the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre. I am a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, and I was Treasurer of the International Group for the Psychology of Education from 2016-2018.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Frame of reference in Iwaidja: Towards a culturally responsive early years mathematics program, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Award Date: 18 Dec 2013
Graduate Diploma of Primary Education, Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Award Date: 27 May 2005
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), University of Western Sydney
Award Date: 14 Apr 1998
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Mathematics), University of Melbourne
Award Date: 14 Sept 1995
External positions
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
1 Nov 2016 → 31 Oct 2018
Postdoctoral Researcher, Umeå University
1 Nov 2014 → 31 Oct 2016
Research Active Lecturer, Lecturer in Education (Mathematics)
26 Nov 2012 → 15 Nov 2016
Teacher, NT Department of Education
1 Jan 2004 → 31 Dec 2008
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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MiIL: CSFP Identifying mathematical expression for teaching and learning mathematics in diverse Australian Indigenous languages
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Bednall, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/11/21 → 1/07/23
Project: Research
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Investigate and describe the diverse capacities of Australian Indigenous languages for mathematical expression from a cross-linguistic perspective
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
4/11/19 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Malpa Maths-itja Mankurpa "The Three Maths Friends"
Edmonds-Wathen, C. & Wilmoth, S., 2024, (Unpublished) 28 p.Research output: Other contribution - including Text-based ERA-eligible Creative Works › Other types of outputs
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Mawng maths: Collaborating to teach mathematics in an Australian Indigenous language
Edmonds-Wathen, C. & Gumurdal, J., Feb 2024, In: Mathematics Education Research Journal. 36, 1, p. 131-149 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)28 Downloads (Pure) -
Pitjantjatjara children’s comprehension and problem-solving in a spatial cognition task
Edmonds-Wathen, C. & Wilmoth, S., 29 Nov 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Developing a Pitjantjatjara mathematics curriculum at Areyonga School.
Edmonds-Wathen, C. & Wilmoth, S., 2023, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Identifying and developing mathematics in Australian Indigenous languages: A functional typological approach
Edmonds-Wathen, C., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Investigating mathematics in different Indigenous languages
Edmonds-Wathen, C., 2023, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Teaching mathematics in Indigenous Australian languages
Edmonds-Wathen, C. & Bednall, J., 2023, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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Teaching mathematics in Indigenous languages workshop
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Participant), Bednall, J. (Participant) & Wilmoth, S. (Participant)
19 Nov 2024 → 21 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Mathematical expression in Indigenous languages: Different solutions to common problems.
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Speaker)
18 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Mathematics in Warlpiri
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Organiser)
20 Aug 2024 → 22 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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PULiiMA
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Participant) & Bednall, J. (Participant)
21 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Mathematical expression in Indigenous languages: Different solutions to common problems.
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Speaker)
20 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Mathematics in Indigenous languages: Extending the scope of bilingual education in the NT
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Speaker)
27 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Latin American Journal of Ethnomathematics: sociocultural perspective of mathematics education (Journal)
Edmonds-Wathen, C. (Member of editorial board)
2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work