EDEM609-17W (D) Whole Year 2017 (Distance)

Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Education

This occurrence is not offered in 2017

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 February 2017
End Date: Sunday, 19 November 2017
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 3 March 2017
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 8 September 2017

Description

This course identifies current issues and debates related to the learning and teaching of mathematics and statistics in New Zealand educational contexts and of interest to practitioners in centres or schools. Based on these issues, research literature and other resources are critically examined and related to local, national and international contexts relevant to mathematics education. Students are encouraged to develop critical perspectives about current teaching practices such as pedagogical frameworks, mathematical models and representations, and other practices related to the learning and teaching of mathematics and statistics.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe dominant theoretical frameworks for mathematics education and the implications for teaching and learning;
  • critically examine current initiatives in mathematics and statistics education for both teachers and learners;
  • critically examine issues of diversity and inclusion related to mathematics such as pedagogy, assessment, contexts and resources;
  • critically evaluate the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics within the wider context of classroom practices such as social, pedagogical and assessment practices;
  • analyse and evaluate research about specific aspects of mathematics learning and teaching;
  • develop a professional inquiry into the learning and/or teaching of mathematics/statistics within an educational context.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Restrictions

EDTL835

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jane McChesney

Lecturer

Susanna Wilson

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
EDEM609 Professional Literature Summary 08 May 2017 25%
EDEM609 Critical Review 21 Jul 2017 35%
EDEM609 Professional Inquiry 20 Oct 2017 40%

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts and Readings:

The Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) for Mathematics/Pangarau will be provided.
Additional resources from the Ministry of Education may also be provided.

Recommended Readings:

Readings and other resources will be provided during the course.
Readings related to the topics of interest of participants will be identified for individuals to source.

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

Assignments are graded against the university 10 point grading scale A+ to E.

Grading Scale
Grade    GPA Value        Marks

A+              9            90 – 100
A                8            85 – 89.99
A-               7            80 – 84.99
B+              6            75 – 79.99
B                5            70 – 74.99
B-               4            65 – 69.99
C+              3            60 – 64.99
C                2            55 – 59.99
C-               1            50 – 54.99
D                0            40 – 49.99
E               -1             0 – 39.99

Assignment task details and the marking rubrics will be circulated to all students in class and will also be posted on Learn. All assignments must be submitted. Assignments may not have been submitted for credit in any other course or qualification. Satisfactory completion of the course overall to at least a C grade is required in order to pass the course.

Attendance

This course is organised as a flexible learning option and consists of a mix of face-to-face sessions, shared and independent e-learning and individual conferences.

Evaluation

Students will be given the opportunity to formally evaluate the course via the University course evaluation system.

Grade moderation

The course marks will be moderated within the School of Teacher Education before the final grades are awarded.

Late submission of work

FLO assignments should be submitted by the due date. Work is late if it is handed in after the due date, without an extension having been granted. Work submitted more than one week late, without a formal extension, will not be marked. FLO assignments submitted by post or courier which are date stamped by the DMA Centre more than two days after the due date are considered 'late'. No work will be marked if it is handed in late (as defined above) without an extension having been granted.

Notes

refer to CIS www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Other specific requirements

Work submitted should be of a professional standard and APA referencing used where appropriate.

Requests for extensions

Requests for extensions to the due date for specific assignments must be made to the Course coordinator, either in a letter or by email. Extensions are not granted automatically to students. Requests for extensions must be made to the Course Co-ordinator at least 48 hours before the due date of the assignment.

Resubmissions

There are no resubmissions of assignments in this course.

Special consideration of assessment items

Students may apply for special consideration if their performance in an assessment is affected by extenuating circumstances beyond their control, where:
(a)  they have suffered an acute illness, injury, or other reasonably unforeseeable circumstances:
i.    which has prevented them from completing any major item(s) of work for assessment in a course; or
ii.   which has impaired their performance (including by interruption of pre-assessment revision) to the extent that the result(s) are likely to underestimate their true and evidenced level of mastery of the material in the course;
or
(b)  
i.    they have been selected to perform, compete, adjudicate, or officiate as a national sporting representative at national or international competitions; or
ii.   they are members of a national cultural group on tour nationally or internationally.
Please note that applications must be supported by evidence.  Further details are available at the above link.

Applications for special consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ within five days of the assessment.

Where an extension may be granted for an assessment, this will be decided by direct application to the Course Co-ordinator and an application to the Examinations Office may not be required.

Special consideration is not available for items worth less than 10% of the course and may not be available for some other items of assessment as specified in Course Outlines.  (Refer to specific Course Outlines for this information.)

Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.

NB: This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.

Where to submit and collect work

Students should submit their assignments in hard copy wherever possible. Where circumstances make this difficult, electronic submission can be negotiated. Marked work will be handed back or posted back to students. The assignment cover sheet must be attached, which clearly identifies the course, assignment, student and course lecturer, and provides a statement about the authenticity and authorship of the work.
Assignment Submission:
All Assignments must have a signed cover sheet securely attached to the front of the assignment.
All FLO assignments must be delivered, mailed or emailed to the Academic Services Team in Orakipaoa (College Office)
Pick up Arrangements:
All FLO assignments will be returned by the Academic Services Team.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,775.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Teacher Education .

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