AN expert in mathematics and science education, Patrick Obot, has proposed the use of an innovative solution to enhance multilingual learners’ success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Obot proposed that the innovative Culturally Relevant and Internationally Informed Mathematics Education (CRIIME) framework can be integrated into teaching science and mathematics to help multilingual learners.
According to him, the CRIIME framework, which aims to bridge gaps in the educational system and empower students from diverse cultural backgrounds to excel in STEM fields, was unveiled during the STEM Advocacy Programme (SAP) hosted by the Patrick Obot Foundation for Scientific Advancement (POFSA) at a secondary school in Akwa Ibom State.
He disclosed that the proposed framework blends culturally relevant teaching practices with suitable global practices and educational standards to create a learning experience that enhances multilingual…