Kwesi Yaro, PhD, M.A, B.Ed
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education - Secondary Education Dept
- kyaro@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Mathematics Education: Ways of Teaching & Learning of Mathematics Immigrant Parents and Mathematics Learning Place-Based Mathematics Pedagogies Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Rural Contexts Mathematics and Social Justice Mathematics and Race African Ways of Knowing Culturally Responsive Education
About
Dr. Yaro has PhD in Curriculum studies specializing in Mathematics Education from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. He also has a Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics Education from UBC and a B.Ed. (Mathematics focus) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Prior to joining University of Alberta, Dr. Yaro taught both elementary and secondary mathematics methodology courses as well as supervised teacher candidates on teaching practice within UBC’s Teacher Education Program. Dr. Yaro’s experience is enriched by an extensive background experience as a mathematics teacher in the Ghanaian public education system, and community engagement through mathematics and science outreach activities with various schools and key stakeholder institutions in the Canadian context. Dr. Yaro is a certified professional teacher in Ghana as well as in British Columbia (BC) and Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Research
His research is broadly informed by situated, cultural, and critical perspectives in mathematics education. These perspectives underpin his ongoing work as Principal Investigator on SSHRC-funded Insight Development Grant, and as Co-Investigator on SSHRC Partnership Grant, among other research initiatives. Dr Yaro’s scholarship focuses on two key areas: (1) pedagogical approaches for teaching mathematics for social justice and sustainable futures, and (2) the use of African Indigenous Knowledge (AIK) to illuminate the mathematics learning experiences of continental and diasporic African immigrant students. Through this broad research program, Dr Yaro hopes to contribute to knowledge and insights that can guide teachers and other educators towards a more culturally responsive mathematics curriculum and pedagogy.
Courses
EDSE 437 - Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary School Mathematics
This course explores Alberta's Mathematics curriculum and all the topics related to unit planning, teaching, and assessments. Students will apply theories and integrate prior teaching experiences to expand their teaching competencies through participatory peer teaching and teacher-led inquiry projects. Prerequisites: Introductory Professional Term, including EDSE 337 and 24 units in the Major subject area. Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the Advanced Professional Term is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 450.
EDSE 501 - Special Topics in Secondary Education
Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript carries a title descriptive of content. May be repeated. May include alternate delivery sections; may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.