ENGAGING STUDENTS IN MATH THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE TIKTOK

Authors

  • Debby Knoke University of British Columbia

Keywords:

Engaging students, STEM education policy & practice, Pedagogy and curriculum

Author Biography

Debby Knoke, University of British Columbia

Masters of Education Student

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18-11-2022

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