Fundamental constructs in Mathematics Education
Supervisor: Oleksiy Yevdokimov
Description: This course presents a wide range of constructs in mathematics education and how they link together. It introduces views about how people learn --- from Plato to Dewey, as well as constructivism, activity theory and French didactiques.
Prerequisites: MAC1901 Mathematics for Teachers
Main text: J. Mason and S. Johnston--Wilder, Editors, {Fundamental constructs in Mathematics Education}, London: RoutledgeFalmer, 2004; H. Freudenthal, {Didactical phenomenology of mathematical structures}, Reidel, Dordrecht, 1983.
Some potential study topics
| What is Maths? Ron Addie | Attitude and belief Patricia Cretchley | Computer Algebra Ed Patricia Cretchley | Assessment issues Patricia Cretchley |
| Education research? Patricia Cretchley | Bridge gaps Patricia Cretchley | Gender equity Patricia Cretchley | Teaching geometry Patricia Cretchley |
| Math history Patricia Cretchley | Gen Lin Models Peter Dunn | Bayesian stats Paul Fahey | Survey sampling Ashley Plank |
| Maths Methods Tony Roberts | Quantum Computing Tony Roberts | Water waves Tony Roberts | Games theory Tony Roberts |
| Parallel numerics Tony Roberts | Hydro stability Sergey Suslov | Math Biology Sergey Suslov | Banach spaces Oleksiy Yevdokimov |
| Fundamental Maths Education Oleksiy Yevdokimov | Number history Oleksiy Yevdokimov |