Publications in Conference Proceedings

Mlotshwa, S, Brodie, K. & Vithal, R. (2022) The Calculator: a forgotten key technology for mathematics learning and performance. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of SAARMSTE, 18-20 January, Western Cape, 131-134.

McArthur, B & Vithal, R. (2017) Information systems research methodology curricula of public South African universities, Proceedings of 16^th European Conference on Research Methods in Business and Management (ECRM 2017), 22-23 June, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin.

Vithal, R. (2006) Developing Mathematical Literacy through Project Work. In Harikirat S et al (eds) Shaping the future of Science, Mathematics and Technical Educatiion. Proceedings of 11^th Annual Conference of the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 22-25 May, pp117-128

Vithal, R. (2004) Researching and learning mathematics at the margin: from “shelter” to school. Plenary panel: “Suffer Little Children”: Tensions, conflicts and opportunities in working for inclusion and diversity in mathematics education. In Hoines, M. J. & Fuglestad, A. B. (eds) Proceedings of the 28^th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Bergen-Norway, 14-18 July, Vol 1, pp. 95-103.

Vithal, R. & Gopal, N. (2004) Grade 8 mathematics learners’ perspectives on OBE. In Bufler, A. (ed) Proceedings of the 12^th Annual SAARMSTE Conference, University of Cape Town, 12-17 Jan.

Vithal, R. (2003) “Plumber-girl”, “It’s a boy’s job”: The gendering of measurement activities in the mathematics classroom. In Clark B.; Bishop, A; Cameron, R; Forgasz, A. Seah, W T (eds) Making Mathematicians Proceedings of the Mathematical Association of Victoria Annual Conference, 4-5 Dec, Monash University, Australia, pp. 362-373.

Vithal, R. (2003) Devan; mathematics; and project work: A social, cultural, political curriculum approach. In B. Putsoa; M. Dlamini; V. Kelly (eds) Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, Waterforf-KaMhlaba, 11-15 Jan, pp. 251-257.

Vithal, R. (2002) Learning to Teach Statistics through Project Work. In Philips, B. (ed.) Proceedings of The Sixth International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS): Developing a Statistically Literate Society, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-12 July.

Vithal, R. (2002) Learning to Teach Statistics through Project Work. In Philips, B. (ed.) “ICOTS papers for teachers“. Cape Town.

Vithal, R. (2002) “Plumber-girl”, “It’s a boy’s job”: The gendering of measurement activities in school mathematics”. In  Moodley, M.; Moopanar, S. and De Villiers, M (eds.) Proceedings of the 8^th National Congress of the Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa, Vol 3, 1-5 July, University of Natal, Durban, pp. 40-57

Vithal, R. (2002) Crucial Descriptions Talking back to theory and practice in mathematics education through research. In Valero P. & Skovsmose, O. Proceedings of the Third Internatinal mathematics Education and Society Conference, 2-7 April Helsingor, Denmark, pp. 554-564

Vithal, R. (2001) A Pedagogy of Conflict and dialogue for a mathematics education from a critical perspective. Plenary paper in M. Setati (ed.) Proceedings of the Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa Seventh National Congress, Wits University, 2-6 July.

Vithal, R. (2001) Crucial Descriptions: Connecting research, theory and practice in mathematics education. In I. V. Mutimucuio (ed.) Promoting Regional Collaboration in Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Southern Africa. Proceedings of the 9^th Conference of the Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Maputo, 17-20 Jan, pp. 80-90.

Vithal, R. (2001) Student Teachers and “Street Children”: on becoming a teacher of mathematics. In L. Bazzini & C. W. Inchley (Eds.) Mathematical Literacy in the Digital Era Proceedings of CIEAEM 53, 21-27 July, Verbania, Italy: Ghisetti E Corvi Editori, pp. 301-306.

Vithal, R. (2001) Re-searching mathematics education from a critical perspective. Plenary paper in Matos, J. P. and Santos, M. (eds.) Proceedings of the Second International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, 26 March-1 April. pp. 87- 116.

Vithal, R. (2000) Differentiation and Equity in Mathematics Education. Plenary paper in the Proceedings of the 34^th Conference of the Gesellschaft fur Mathematikdidaktik. Postdam University, Germany. 28Feb – 3 Mar

Vithal, R. (2000) In search of criteria of quality and relevance for mathematics education research: the case of validity. In S. Mahlomaholo (ed) Proceedings of the 8^th annual meeting of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics and Science Education. University of Port Elizabeth, 19-22 Jan. pp. 567-573

Vithal, R. (2000) A Pedagogy of Conflict and Dialogue for a Mathematics Education for Democracy. In M Samuel (ed.) New Voices of Researchers in a Transforming Society, American Educational Research Association Symposium, 24-28 April, New Orleans

Valero, P. & Vithal, R. (1999) Research Methods of the “North” revisited from the “South”. In Olivier A and Newstead K (Eds) Proceedings of the 22^nd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Volume 4. Stellenbosch University, 12-17 July. pp. 153-160

Valero, P. & Vithal, R. (1999) Research Methods of the “North” revisited from the “South”. In Gates P (Ed) Proceedings of the First International Mathematics Education and Society Conference, Nottingham University, 6-11 Sept. pp. 401-407

Vithal, R. (1998) Preparing Mathematics Teachers for a Critical Mathematics Education. In Samuel M; Perumal, J; Dunpath R; Jansen J; Lewin K (Eds) International Trends in Teacher Education: Policy, Politics and Practice Conference Proceeding. University of Durban-Westville, 20-22 July, pp. 279-281

Vithal, R. (1998) Data and Disruptions: The politics of doing mathematics education research in South Africa’. In Ogude N A and Bohlmann C (Eds.) Proceedings of the sixth annual meeting of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics and Science Education. UNISA, 14-17 Jan. pp. 475-481

Vithal, R.; Paras, J.; Desai, S.; Zuma, Z.; Samsukal, A.; Ramdass, R.; Gcashbe, J. (1997) Student teachers doing project work in primary mathematics classrooms’. In Kelsall P and de Villiers M (Eds.) Proceedings of the Third National Congress of the Association for Mathematics Educators of South Africa. University of Natal Durban, July 7 – 11. pp. 261-276  (Co-authors undergraduate student teachers)

Vithal, R. (1997) Contextualising OBE for this Conference. In Goolam F and Khumalo L (Eds.) Critical Perspectives on Outcomes-based Education: Proceedings of a One-day National Conference on OBE, University of Durban Westville, 20 March

Vithal, R. (1997) Exploring Student Teachers’ Understanding of a Theoretical Perspective in Mathematics Teacher Education. In Sanders M (ed.) Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Southern African Association of Mathematics and Science Education. University of Witwatersrand, January 23-27. pp. 331-342

Vithal, R. (1993) Ethnomathematics; Some Questions for Curriculum Reconstruction. In Julie, C.; Angelis, D. and Davis, Z. (eds.) Political Dimensions of Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum Reconstruction for Society in Transition; Second International Conference. Broederstroom, South Africa, 1-4 April. pp. 154-167

Vithal, R. (1993) Ethnomathematics: Research Directions and Some Implications for Curriculum’. In Reddy, V. (ed.) Proceedings of the First Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research into Science and Mathematics Education. Rhodes University, 28-31 January. pp. 334-351