SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Senate Committee on University Priorities
Memorandum
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FROM:
John
Chair, SCU
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Vice Preside ,Academic
RE:
Proposal for a PhD in Education,
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September/005
Mathematics Education Stream (SCUP 05-054)
At its September 14, 2005 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the proposal from
the Senate Graduate Studies Committee for the establishment of a PhD in Education,
Mathematics Education Stream, which is now forwarded to Senate for approval.
Motion
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the proposal for a
PhD in Education, Mathematics Education stream,
including the following new
courses:
EDUC 941-5 Mathematical Learning and Thinking: Historical, Philosophical
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and Psychological Dimensions
EDUC 942-5 Conteirporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education
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c: J. Driver
P. Shaker
T. O'Shea
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SCUP 05-054
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MEMORANDUM
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SCUP
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Jonathan Driver, Dean of Graduate Studies
SUBJECT: ?
Revision: Faculty of Education: PhD in Mathematics Education
(GS2005.30)
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20th September 2005
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Tom O'Shea, Education
At its meeting of July
11thi,
Senate Graduate Studies Committee approved a new stream in
the PhD program in Education: PhD in Mathematics Education. This was also approved
at the SCUP meeting of September 14th
In my original covering memo to SCUP I reported that the new program would be housed
within the Curriculum Theory and Implementation stream, and that it would be
implemented in Fall 2005. This is incorrect. The new program is a separate stream and its
implementation is planned for Fall 2006. These issues were fully understood at the SGSC
meeting, but I reported them incorrectly in my original covering memo to SCUP.
As noted in my original memo, the new stream includes two new courses:
Education 941-5
Mathematical Learning and Thinking: Historical, Philosophical and Psychological
Dimensions
Education 942-5
Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Faculty of Education
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MEMORANDUM
JUN 27 2005
DEAN OF GRADUATE
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STUDIES OFFICE
GS2005.30
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TO:
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Vivian Blaker
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FROM: Tom O'Shea
RE: MATERIAL FOR SENATE
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DATE: June 27, 2005
GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE
The proposal for a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (attached) was approved by the
Faculty of Education at a meeting held on June 20, 2005. Please add this document to the
agenda for the next Senate Graduate Studies Committee meeting. Copies of the new
course proposals have been forwarded to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the
Faculty of Science for possible course overlap. In addition, a copy has been forwarded to
the Library for their assessment.
Many thanks!
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Simon Fraser University
Faculty of Education
A PhD in Education,?
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION STREAM
In 1998 our Faculty approved a proposal for Mathematics Education emphasis within the
existing Ph.D in Curriculum Theory and Implementation. The current proposal is for a Ph.D. in
Mathematics Education as a separate stream within the Ph.D program in Education.
Description
The Ph.D in Mathematics Education is designed to attract educators preparing for a career as
researchers in an academic setting or leaders in a professional setting. The program will provide
students with advanced knowledge of historical developments in mathematical thinking and
learning and of current theories and methodologies. It will provide a venue for developing and
carrying out an independent research study. Through the program the students will become
acquainted with current trends in the field and with the national and international research
community.
Rationale
Mathematics education as a field of study has developed rapidly in the last 30 years. There is a
demand for qualified Canadian mathematics educators at the University level. This demand will
intensify with the development of University Colleges and other degree-granting institutions.
Across the continent there is a severe shortage of qualified candidates to fill Faculty positions in
mathematics education. This shortage is the result of two trends: retirement of faculty identified
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as "mathematics educators" (the specialization was conceptualized only about 30 years ago) and
acknowledgement of the need for "specialists" in this area, especially within departments of
Mathematics. Furthermore, specialists in mathematics education are now sought by school
districts, community colleges and other non-university institutions.
SFU has a growing reputation for innovation and integrity in mathematics education, both
nationally and internationally. SFU has benefited from successful collaboration among the
Faculty members from the Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics. We have
had successful experiences with students at the doctoral level and our reputation is growing. We
have already attracted both local and international students and we expect that a more focused
doctoral program will attract more candidates. We anticipate an enrollment of
4-5
students a
year. We currently have 9 students in the existing Curriculum Theory and Implementation
(Mathematics Education) program, one of whom will graduate in June. We have offered
admission to 4 candidates to the existing stream for September 2005.
Our experience with students specializing in mathematics education under the CT&I umbrella
shows that the currently required coursework does not provide sufficient exposure to
mathematics Education as a field of study. We have faced major dilemmas in teaching EDUC
946 - Doctoral seminar in Mathematics Education, attempting to pack into one course everything
that we consider essential for a doctoral level mathematics educator and have been forced to
make difficult choices. Another indication of the deficiency of the current "emphasis" program is
our Reading Club. This endeavor, that includes reading and monthly discussion around issues in
mathematics education, was initiated by the doctoral students and is administered by Peter
Liljedahl. We consider this to be only a partial compensation for what cannot be accomplished in
the coursework in the current version of the program. The new variant of the Doctoral program
aims at providing a broad exposure to mathematics education while at the same time maintaining
a focus on education in general.
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Key faculty members who will be teaching and supervising
Dr. Stephen Campbell
Dr. Peter Liljedahl
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Dr. Rina Zazkis
Admission Requirements
General requirements for admission, residence, comprehensive examination and thesis will
apply. An additional admission requirement will be a Master's Degree in Mathematics,
Mathematics Education, or demonstration of prior knowledge of Mathematics and issues related
to teaching and learning Mathematics.
Curriculum
The required coursework will consist of 25 credits as follows:
EDUC 941-5 Historical Overview of Mathematical Thinking and Learning
(proposal attached)
EDUC
942-5
Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education
(proposal attached)
EDUC
946-5
Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education
(see description below)
EDUC
910-5
Directed Readings
Electives
One additional graduate course as approved by the students' supervisor/pro-tern and the
coordinator of the program.
Additional
A note on course
courses
offerings
may be required based on the applicants' background and research interests.
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Initially, the courses will be offered on biennual basis.
EDUC 941 will be taught by Campbell (and may accommodate students in lieu of EDUC 901).
EDUC 942 will be taught by Liljedahl and Zazkis on rotation or in collaboration.
EDUC 946 will be taught by Campbell, Liljedahl and Zazkis on rotation or in collaboration.
Intended Start Date
Fall 2006
EDUC
946-5
Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education
This seminar is designed to extend and deepen students' understanding of the discipline of
mathematics education. It examines international developments, research programs, special
interest groups and issues in mathematics teacher education. It builds on and supports
participating students' interests in their academic endeavors.
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REQUIRED CALENDAR CHANGE
CURRENT
(p.291, as a sub-entry under Curriculum Theory and Implementation)
Curriculum theory and Implementation PhD program candidates who wish to specialize in
mathematics education must have prior knowledge of issues related to mathematics teaching and
learning.
Students are required to complete the following
EDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of Educational Theory
EDUC
902-5
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory
EDUC 910-5 Directed Readings
EDUC 946-5 Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education
EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
EDUC
983-5
Doctoral comprehensive Examination
and one of
EDUC 911-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory (1)
EDUC 912-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory (2)
PROPOSED CALENDAR ENTRY
(separate entry under Programs of Study)
Mathematics Education
This program, leading to a Ph.D. degree, 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.
Students are required to complete the following:
EDUC 941-5 Historical Overview of Mathematical Thinking and Learning
EDUC 942-5 Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education
EDUC 946-5 Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education
EDUC 910-5 Directed Readings
One elective graduate course as approved by the supervisor and coordinator of the program.
EDUC 983-5 Doctoral Comprehensive exam
EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
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Tentative Scheduling of Courses
Year
1 intake
Year 2 intake
Fall
EDUC 941
Campbell
Spring
EDUC 910 or EDUC 9xx
Summer
EDUC 9xx or EDUC 910
Fall
EDUC 942
EDUC 942
Liljedahl OR Zazkis
Spring
EDUC 946
EDUC 946
Liljedahl OR Zazkis
Summer
EDUC 9xx or EDUC 910
Fall
EDUC 941
EDUC 941
Campbell
Spring
EDUC 910 or EDUC 9xx
EDUC 9xx or EDUC 910
Summer
EDUC 9xx or EDUC 910
Detailed information on the new courses is available upon request by calling
Bobbie Grant, Senate Assistant, at 604 291-3168 or email bgrant@sfu.ca
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