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Mathematics Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees signify the acquisition of advanced knowledge in a field of specialization and advanced competence in conducting significant and original education research. This program is for those interested in becoming scholars and leaders in mathematics education. Prior knowledge of mathematics and issues related to teaching and learning mathematics is required.

This program requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 units of course work culminating in a comprehensive examination and a doctoral thesis.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements

See 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated.

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Program Requirements

Students complete all of

EDUC 941 - Mathematical Learning and Thinking: Historical, Philosophical, and Psychological Dimensions (5)

Focuses on motivations and rationales guiding seminal thinkers in the historical development of mathematical thinking, mathematical cognition and learning, with an eye toward foundational issues in contemporary educational research, theory and practice.

EDUC 942 - Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education (5)

Contemporary theories and methodologies in mathematics education will be examined and analysed. Developing an overview of mathematics education as an evolving research domain will be focal.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nathalie Sinclair
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2016: Mon, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Nathalie Sinclair
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2016: Mon, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
EDUC 946 - Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education (5)

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. Prerequisite: EDUC 942.

Comprehensive Examination

All candidates also complete a comprehensive examination by enrolling in

EDUC 983 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (5)

The examination is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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Normally, the comprehensive examination is completed in the term in which course requirements are completed, or the term immediately following.

Thesis

A major part of this program is original research. A thesis describing this is submitted and defended. Normally, before the fourth course, a thesis research plan is presented to the supervisory committee. Upon entry to the program, every term, students enrol in:

EDUC 899 - Doctoral Thesis (10)

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Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the , as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as listed above.