NSCPHD1031 Mathematics and Science: The relationships and disconnects between research and education

Volume 2013/2014
Content
Participants will receive a basic introduction to the framework of didactic transposition and some of the phenomena that characterize the relationship between science research and science education. The recent work of several international scholars will be presented, including examples from a variety of science disciplines, and both formal and informal science education contexts. The taught course will be supplemented by readings of recent research papers prior to, during, and after the course.
Learning Outcome

As a result of attending the course, participants will:

  • Acquire a solid foundation in the recent advances in the theoretical framework of didactic transposition and its related notions.
  • Develop the ability to recognize and validate problems within this domain.
  • Acquire an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their application within this domain.
  • Gain experience writing scientific, peer-reviewed manuscripts (that can be developed further into publications at the participants’ own initiative).
Doctoral students in math and science education; Danish teacher educators in math and science
Intro: Presentation of course and participants.
Lectures: Presentation of coherent research area/problem, with overview of methods and results.
Group work: Participants discuss one of the papers in the course compendium (related to one of the day’s lectures) in order to raise questions for the seminar.
Seminar: Two parallel sessions, led by lecturers of the day, taking up questions formulated in group work.
Presentation + Supervision: Five parallel sessions with 20 min paper presentations by two participants in each session, followed by discussion led by one designated supervisor.
By July 1, participants must submit a 5-page synopsis of their own research and how they propose to use the theoretical framework in their work (based on their own readings prior to the course)
During the course, participants must actively participate to develop their ideas under the supervision of the course teachers and guest lecturers. This includes giving a 20 min presentation of their 5-page synopsis
By October 31, participants must submit a 10-page paper on the use of the theoretical framework in their own research.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Class Instruction
  • 35
  • Practical exercises
  • 55
  • Preparation
  • 50
  • Total
  • 140
Credit
5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Course participation