Qualitative methodology of research in teaching mathematics

In this course, the delimitation of the Teaching of Mathematics as a research field is taking place. Key issues, theoretical frameworks and the dominant orientations of research in the field of Teaching of Mathematics are discussed. General research methodology issues such as those related to: a) research approaches, b) construction of research tools, c) sampling and d) patterns of quantitative and qualitative data analysis are analyzed. Still, the main research areas and their respective subjects and methodology are presented. Finally, students are required to write a scientific paper, for which, it is preceded: a) study of articles and discussing questions on them in the direction that has been developed in the respective subjects, b) construction of a small research tool, test and evaluation, c) study relevant articles, planning and organization of research, data collection and analysis.

Objectives

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Prerequisites

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Syllabus

• Research in Teaching Mathematics: summary of research methodology • The development of research and the recent shift: the Teaching of Mathematics as a scientific discipline, quality of research in TM, turn in research in the TM • Research methods • Research tools • Study concepts and beliefs: research on convictions, search of students' attitudes to mathematics • Study of the classroom: study of the class of mathematics, the question of "assignment" in the teaching and learning of Mathematics • Writing a paper