Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - EDUC 946 G001

Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education (5)

Class Number: 1256

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 942.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This seminar is designed to extend and deepen students' understanding of the discipline of mathematics education. It will examine international developments, research programs, special interest groups, recent theories in learning and teaching mathematics, and issues in mathematics teacher education.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

‘Mathematics education’ is commonly referred to as an academic field or academic discipline in its own right. In this course, we shall explore what constitutes an academic field or discipline and to what extent and in which ways mathematics education qualifies as one.

Grading

  • There will be three written components to class assessment (30%, 30% and 40%), as well as class presentations based on readings and explorations during the course.

REQUIREMENTS:

None.   Admission into the doctoral program in Mathematics Education

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None

REQUIRED READING:

There are no required texts, other than the Book Club book for January 7th.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS