Doctoral Student

PLEASE SEE THE DETAILS AND REQUIREMENT IN THIS LINK:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/276593/phd-research-fellow-in-mathematics-education

Research proposal project

The application must contain a research proposal. The proposal (preliminary) sets out background, rationale, recent work and research design for the intended study. This should not extend beyond about 5 pages. It must be evident which projects belows it relates to (Project 1, 2 or 3).

Project 1: Creating learning opportunities in mathematics for low achieving pupils. This project seeks ways to build on children’s funds of knowledge, especially among students from Sami and Kven communities, students with low socioeconomic status, and students who are not learning in their home language. It will explore culturally responsive pedagogies for mathematics learning in schools. 

Project 2: Generalising and formalising in school algebra. This project seeks to understand the transition from early algebra, characterised by concrete approaches to pattern and structure, to more abstract and formal algebra using symbols to convey generalisations. The role of multiple representations, including dynamic digital representations, will be a part of this. Implications for teacher education will be explored.

Project 3: Comparing algebraic argumentation across cultures. This project seeks to explore how argumentation is used in algebra teaching internationally, with reference to policy documents, textbooks and classroom practices. It builds on work being done in Japan, Norway, Germany, and Türkiye, and basic knowledge of at least two of those languages, and English, is an asset. With basic knowledge we think of knowledge from own school education or knowledge developed by living in these countries.