PhD in Mathematical Teaching - Mathematical Talent in Teacher Training

OnDepartment of Subject Education research is conducted on learning and teaching in relation to different subjects in all stages of the education system. The research in mathematics didactics consists of a wide range of studies that relate to many different theoretical perspectives and where different qualitative and quantitative methods are used.

More information about us is available here: Mathematics Education - Stockholm University.

Project description

The doctoral student's thesis work will be conducted within the framework of doctoral studies in mathematics education. The thesis project is aimed at how particular mathematical talent in mathematics is treated in the mathematics teacher education. For example, the project can address teacher students' perceptions of students with special mathematical talent possibly in relation to perceptions of students in difficulties. The project can also consider how future teachers are prepared to teach students with special mathematical talent, for example, how university-based education (VFU) interacts with students with special mathematical talent, it can also deal with teacher students' knowledge in relation to the project's focus. The empirical studies will be conducted in Swedish teacher education. For example, data may consist of observations, interviews, surveys and documents. The goal is to contribute research-based knowledge that strengthens the work to meet students' different prerequisites in mathematics education.

Competence requirements

In order to be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant must have basic and special qualifications. The eligibility must be fulfilled by the closing date for the application.

Basic permissions to doctoral education has the person who has:

• completed a degree at advanced level
• completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in any other way within or outside the country.

For an individual applicant, the university may allow exceptions to the requirement of basic eligibility if there are special reasons (7 Chapter, 39§ Higher Education Ordinance). Exceptions are decided by the dean at the request of the departmental board.

Forspecific competenceto be admitted to doctoral education in:mathematics didactics with focus onschool mathematics (pre-school, comprehensive school and upper secondary school) is required that the applicant has completed teacher education including mathematics, or has approved courses within a subject area of direct relevance to the focus of the education. Passed courses must correspond to at least 90 credits, as well as at least 30 credits at advanced level in mathematics education, mathematics or similar relevant main field of study, of which at least 15 credits thesis.

For special eligibility, the applicant must master either Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English, that is, the ability to read, speak and write in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English.

Any equivalent assessment of the competence is made by the department's Research Committee and decisions are made by the departmental board.

Selection

Selection of applicants takes into account the ability to assimilate doctoral education. Criteria used to assess this ability are:

• Documented subject knowledge relevant to the research area. Assessment takes into account both depth and breadth of previous education.
• Previous scientific production. On the basis of degree projects from basic and advanced level and other written scientific production, where appropriate, the applicant's ability to assimilate the programme is assessed.
• Research plan. In connection with the application, the applicant must describe his/her intended research area. The report must contain a name for the project, problem formulations/s and a sketch of the implementation of the research work and be a maximum of 2000 words (for further instructions see: www.su.se/units/department-for-amnesdidik/research/borja-for-project description-in-doctoral spirit). The plan is assessed in terms of scientific quality, relevance in relation to the project description, feasibility within the given timeframe (i.e. for a period corresponding to four years of full-time training).
• Available wrist skills.
• Co-operation capacity. The applicant's ability to cooperate is assessed on the basis of references, certificates or interviews.
• The ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English, meriting is even if you have the ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.

Work samples may be carried out in conjunction with interviews to demonstrate abilities relevant to the doctoral programme.

Admission order for doctoral studies at Stockholm University.

About the employment

We offer a temporary position as a doctoral student according to 5 chapter. Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not exceed that corresponding to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily focus on your own doctoral education, but the employment can include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new position as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year, the position is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free of discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information is provided by the director of studies for doctoral studies, Anna Pansell, tel. 08-16 20 51, anna.pansell@su.se.

Application

You are applying for the PhD position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach personal letter and CV as well as the appendices requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the closing date for the application.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: to apply for employment.

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