During the last decades the Netherlands have been at the forefront of innovation in science and mathematics education. Currently Dutch curriculum development projects are in progress for mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and advanced integrated science and mathematics.
This Summer School will provide secondary science and mathematics teachers and educators, curriculum developers and researchers with a blend of lectures, seminars and other activities on curriculum development and related research. The programme will be tailored to the interests of both mathematics and science education.
The Freudenthal Institute in Science and Mathematics Education in Utrecht ranks among the leading institutions in the world, housing experts in science and mathematics education in the fields of realistic mathematics education (RME), the context based approach (CBA) and curriculum development.
Period
20-08-2012 - 31-08-2012 (2 weeks)
Target group
Master students primary and secondary mathematics education; secondary mathematics teachers and educators; curriculum developers and researchers with proficiency in English.
Course aim
Bringing participants up-to-date in curriculum development and research in the field of mathematics education. Refreshing and deepening knowledge in core issues on that terrain.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 890: Course + course materials + housing + deposit
Course leader
Prof. Dr. Harrie M.C. Eijkelhof and Dr. Jaap den Hertog
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships in the form of (partial) fee waivers and/or accommodation intended for talented students from developing countries is available. Talented students from other countries can also apply. There are no travel grants. If you see
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Mathematics Education
