Mathematics Education Research

Course Description

This seminar is open to all Ph.D. students and masters students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree. In this course, you will learn and understand the key issues at the horizons of research in mathematics education. We begin with a discussion of the role of theory, especially the multiple theoretical perspectives needed for most complex mathematics education issues, and their corresponding multiplicity of methods. Next, we consider the central role of the teacher and his or her development of both subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge during classroom teaching practices and its impact on student learning, focusing on three central elements of mathematics: problem solving, modeling and proof. To determine the effectiveness of these approaches, we examine assessment of mathematics learning, especially in classrooms. Lastly, we examine how to improve mathematics education research, policies, and practices. (3 credit hours)

Code

LAI 646

Credits

3

Subject

Learning and Instruction

Programs That Include This Course

• Doctoral Doctor of Education in Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts,
• Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Data Science