Crescentiana is a St. Lucian with a passion for Mathematics. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Philosophy in Mathematics as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education. Miss Alfred’s last research area was Category Theory and Inverse Semigroups.
Her current interests are:
1. Issues related to teaching and learning Mathematics
2. Investigating best practices and developing innovative ways of incorporating technology in teaching Mathematics.
Session Description
The session will explore the concept of wellbeing and its western expression as characterized by individualism and self-expression, which can be contrary to the cultural values of community and interdependence within the Caribbean. A review of wellbeing framed within the Caribbean environment will further be explored and an ensuing discussion on the preliminary literature review findings regarding the importance of wellbeing and its significance in the classroom educational context.