Course - Trends within Mathematical Educational Research - Methods and Themes in a Norwegian, Nordic and International perspectiv - MA8901
Trends within Mathematical Educational Research - Methods and Themes in a Norwegian, Nordic and International perspectiv
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About the course
Course content
Lectures will be given only if there are enough students. Research in mathematics education is a relatively new field of research. The research methods that are used build upon research traditions from psycology, pedagogy, social antopology and socilogy. Throughout the course the students will be introduced to research methods that involves design of interviews, surveys and questionnaires.
These exercises and knowledge about different research methods from earlier courses will be used to analyze the research articles that are part of the litterature for the course. The students will go through a small research project where they use some of these methods. The students shall describe and explain the methods, and discuss strengths and weaknesses in theyr own project and articles they have read. The students project will be connected to the work with their own theses.
Learning outcome
The course will give the students enough background to work on their own research projects in mathematics education.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures may be given in concentrated periods of the semester, with whole or half-day seminars. Public, oral exam based on a paper or speech.
Recommended previous knowledge
A course in basic research methods, or experiences with research- or development projects in mathematics educational research in own school practice or in a master theses.
Course materials
Course materials will be specified at start of semester.
Subject areas
- Didactics in Mathematics