Course - Research Methods in Mathematics Education (for Grades 8-13) - SKOLE6224
Research Methods in Mathematics Education (for Grades 8-13)
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
This course addresses various qualitative research methods that are suitable for investigating phenomena related to the teaching and learning mathematics. The students will initiate and carry out an empirical study at their own school, which forms the basis of a scientific text constituting the assessment component of the course. It will be worked on formulating researchable questions and finding suitable theories and methods to answer them. Furthermore, it will be worked on the notion of a scientific text as a genre - that is, what elements such a text consists of.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has:
- advanced knowledge of the qualitative research paradigm
- in-depth knowledge of various research designs
- knowledge of methods for collecting and analysing empirical data in educational research
- knowledge of ethical guidelines for social science research
Skills
The candidate can:
- develop research questions that are relevant in mathematics education
- make informed choices of methods for collecting and analysing empirical data
- analyse qualitative data based on relevant theory
- supervise colleagues who participate in developmental projects in mathematics teaching
General competence
The candidate can:
- professionally assess developmental work and research related to mathematics teaching and learning
- design and conduct empirical research into mathematics teaching and learning
- disseminate results from empirical studies in school
Learning methods and activities
The course is conducted with three gatherings (seminars) in Trondheim. It is taken at the same time as the last part of Mathematical Modelling and ICT in Mathematics Teaching (Grade 11-13) (15 ECTS credits). Blackboard is used as the learning platform of the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory attendance
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities: Between each gathering, mandatory assignments will be given. Some of these assignments will be related to work with pupils and colleagues at their own school. Mandatory attendance at gatherings.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KLSMA8-13)
Teacher Specialist (MLS)
Required previous knowledge
The course is part of the study programme Continuing Education for Teacher Specialists in Mathematics, Grade 8-13. It cannot be taken as a single subject, but must be included in the comprehensive study programme of 60 ECTS credits. Participants are recruited through the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SKOLE6933 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2020 |
| RFEL3100 | 6 sp | Spring 2020 |
| LMM15005 | 6 sp | Spring 2020 |
| LMM55005 | 6 sp | Spring 2020 |
| DID3001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
| MGLU5235 | 5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- School Development
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences