Key research themes
1. How do ethnomathematical insights inform the cultural and educational significance of traditional games like Congklak?
This research theme examines the integration of cultural elements with mathematical concepts found in traditional games, emphasizing their role in preserving cultural heritage and enhancing mathematics education. Understanding traditional games through ethnomathematics offers actionable insights for culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies.
2. What are the challenges and approaches to measuring implicit attitudes toward social categories such as gender across age groups?
This theme investigates psychological methods for uncovering unconscious biases, focusing on the Implicit Association Test (IAT) as a tool to distinguish implicit from explicit attitudes. It explores age-related differences in implicit biases and the influence of social desirability on explicit responses, providing insights into attitudes formation and social cognition.
3. How do historical and cultural contexts shape the preservation and popularization of regional literature and poetry?
This research theme focuses on the role of editors, journalists, and cultural advocates in promoting regional poets and traditional cultural works within a broader national and diasporic context. It examines mechanisms of cultural transmission, the impact of political borders, and media strategies to preserve linguistic and artistic heritage.