Tuesday, May 13, 2008
3rd International conference to review research on Science, TEchnology and Mathematics Education
The epiSTEME conferences aim to bring together researchers in the neighbouring disciplines of science, technology and mathematics education, and in the disciplines that inform this research such as history and philosophy of science, cognitive and socio-cultural studies.
Technology and its Integration into Mathematics Education
History and Pedagogy of Mathematics
1. Integrating the History of Mathematics in Mathematics Education.
2. Topics in the History of Mathematics Education.
3. Mathematics and its relation to science, technology and the arts: historical issues and educational implications.
4. Cultures and Mathematics.
5. Historical, philosophical and epistemological issues in Mathematics Education.
6. Mathematics from the Americas
National Conference and Summer Academy University of Maine
Conference: Sunday evening, June 22nd - Wednesday noon, June 25th
Summer Academy: Wednesday noon, June 25th – Friday noon, June 27th
Location: University of Maine, Orono, Maine
The following themes will be the foci of the conference:
- Recent findings from science and mathematics education research
- Using discipline-based education research in middle, secondary, and post-secondary science and mathematics classrooms
- Research supported strategies to increase participation and learning in science and mathematics, particularly among students from under-represented groups
- Strategies for improving student learning using technology in the teaching of science and mathematics
- Building effective partnerships to implement research-guided practices in the classroom
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC 2008)
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Breadth versus depth in science curricula
- Transfer of knowledge & skills between disciplines
- Interdisciplinarity & multidisciplinarity
- Subsidiary subjects in science
- Implications for teacher education
Thursday, May 1, 2008
15th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics
The 15th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics provides a forum for national and international participants to come together to: • review national and international developments in the practice and research of adults learning mathematics. • share current developments in the field.• identify the key issues that face adult mathematics education into the future. The conference is aimed at researchers, practitioners, policymakers and learners who are interested in developments in adult mathematics education including numeracy.