Coursework – Digital academic poster showing how teaching and learning principles/methodology has informed a small-scale practitioner led case study proposal. (Literature review and methodology). LO1,2,4

Coursework- Choice of research report/presentation/podcast evaluating the evidence of the small-scale practitioner led case study within the classroom (Findings/analysis, conclusions and evidence) LO3,4

Professional Conversation discussing the above coursework submissions LO1,2,3,4

Developing mathematical pedagogy gives you the opportunity to engage in¿an in-depth¿investigation of a specific teaching strategy within your school setting¿that you consider is most in need of development.¿

During this module students will learn and develop their understanding of the following:

How to conduct a small-scale research project, including ethical considerations

Use of technology to create digital posters

Critical use of literature and research

Data methodologies (differences between quantitative and qualitative data, methods of collection and interpretation of different types of data).

Critical evaluation and analysis of findings and the implications for future teaching

Ability to use research and become research informed in their future practice.

You may use your reflection from the previous module “Reflection on Mathematical Pedagogy” as a starting point for an aspect of your teaching which you consider needs developing within your organisation.

You will interview colleagues, pupils and collect examples of pupil work and evidence of pupil progress/impact from your organisation will enable you to compile a digital poster and a report/presentation/podcast which proposes recommendations for future practice. You will then engage in a professional conversation to justify and discuss the small-scale research project and the recommendations for future practice.

This module will be delivered using a variety of face to face and online activities, so prior to commencing the module, you will be expected to have access to reliable IT equipment and broadband sufficient for participating in live streamed webinars as well as the ability to attend face to face sessions.

For academic support, you can arrange a tutorial/tutorials with your module tutor of up to 1 hour in total where draft assessment work may be discussed. Further academic skills support is available from the academic skills tutors: https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/appointments/education and IT support also available: from Digital Services: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/digital-services

As well as texts from “Reflection on Mathematical Pedagogy”, you will find the following specifically useful for this module:

Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2018)¿Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

Cohen, L. Manion, L and Morrison, K. (2017) Research Methods in Education (8th edition), London: Routledge.

Kara, H. (2015)¿Creative research methods in the social sciences: A practical guide. 1st edn. Bristol: Policy Press.

Teams and Blackboard VLE will be used throughout the programme. All books on the module reading list are available as e-books from the university library*. *Correct at time of going to print.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of teaching and learning principles which are at the forefront of mathematical education practice

Evaluate a selection of appropriate mathematical education theories and research methodologies to inform the design of a small-scale practitioner led research project

Evaluate¿and critically reflect on¿an element of mathematical pedagogy practice and its development within¿an education setting¿

Communicate ideas for professional practice development to a specialist/non-specialist audience.

Learning

Communication