From M.S.Boylan at shu.ac.uk Mon Aug 3 06:24:08 2015 From: M.S.Boylan at shu.ac.uk (Boylan, Mark S) Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 05:24:08 -0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Research/Senior research fellow opportunity Message-ID: <746EDF0A0850BF4D9321A6138898512F01A0FE9A7F@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> Dear all, The Centre for Education and Inclusion Research at Sheffield Hallam University is currently advertising for an SRF/RF in Experimental and Quantitative methods -https://peopleportal.shu.ac.uk/pls/shlive18recruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=007362 Suitably qualified candidates with a background/interest in mathematics education may be particularly interested in this post. CEIR has a strong track record in undertaking commissioned research and evaluation in mathematics education, in collaboration with members of the SHU Mathematics Education Research Group. Research includes a number of evaluations of NCETM programmes, EEF mathematics focused evaluations the evaluation of the DfE funded Multiplicative Reasoning Project, and currently of the Further Mathematics Support Programme and of the Primary mathematics Shanghai teacher exchange. Another important area of CEIR's work relates to inclusion, equity and social justice. Mark Boylan From C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk Tue Aug 4 13:47:28 2015 From: C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk (Candia Morgan) Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:47:28 -0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Teaching Fellow post at UCL IOE Message-ID: <90E164BE-9F7A-41F1-9558-6D87E56A9A12@ioe.ac.uk> Senior Teaching Fellow in Mathematics Education, - Ref:1479943 Click here to go back to search results ? Apply Now UCL Department / Division UCL Institute of Education Specific unit / Sub department Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment Grade 8 Hours Full Time Salary (inclusive of London allowance) ?41,430 - ?48,873 per annum Duties and Responsibilities The IOE is one of the world's leading centres for Mathematics Education including four professors of Mathematics Education and a team of internationally recognised scholars. The Mathematics Education team contributes to a range of Initial Teacher Education routes, including Secondary PGCE, Teach First and School Direct. There are established links with Maths Hubs in the local area and with national organisations, including collaboration on programmes to develop mathematics teachers? subject knowledge for teaching from Key Stage 3 level to Further Mathematics. There is also a well-established Masters course in Mathematics Education and a strong group of doctoral students. The key responsibility of the post will be contributing to teaching, student supervision and assessment across the programmes in Mathematics Education. In the first instance this will be within Initial Teacher Education and professional development programmes, including development of mathematical subject knowledge for teaching. For a suitably qualified candidate, there may be opportunities to contribute to the MA in Mathematics Education. You will be expected to engage in scholarship within mathematics education. The post is available from 1 October 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter for three years in the first instance. Key Requirements You will have QTS and a higher degree or equivalent experience in an area relevant to Mathematics Education. You must have experience of being a successful teacher of mathematics at secondary school level and should be able to demonstrate a capacity to use a range of teaching and learning approaches suited to the needs of postgraduate students. Your teaching will be informed by current developments and research in Mathematics Education. Working closely with colleagues as well as with students is an essential part of the role so we are seeking applicants with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to collaborative planning, development and delivery of programmes. Further Details A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ?Apply Now? button below. For further details about this post please email jobs at ioe.ac.uk or call 020 7612 6159. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. Closing Date 16 Aug 2015 Latest time for the submission of applications 23:59 Interview date 10 September 2015 Any offer of employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff. Please use these links to find out more about the UCL Terms and Conditions related to this job, employee benefits that we offer and further information about UCL. Job Description Senior Teaching Fellow in Mathematics Education UCL Institute of Education: Number 1 worldwide for Education, 2015 QS World University Rankings www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe From C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk Tue Aug 4 13:48:45 2015 From: C.Morgan at ioe.ac.uk (Candia Morgan) Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:48:45 -0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Senior Teaching Fellow in Mathematics Education - advert.docx Message-ID: UCL Institute of Education: Number 1 worldwide for Education, 2015 QS World University Rankings www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Our Maltese colleagues need support from experienced mathematics teachers from all over the world. Please have a look at the Framework and use any of The De Morgan Forum posts Alexandre Borovik, Malta: new ?Learning Outcomes Framework?: http://education.lms.ac.uk/2015/08/malta-new-learning-outcomes-framework/ Josef Lauri, Response to ?Malta: new Learning Outcomes Framework?: http://education.lms.ac.uk/2015/08/response-to-malta-new-learning-outcomes-framework/ Valentin Gutev, Outcome Based Education: http://education.lms.ac.uk/2015/08/outcome-based-education/ as an entry point for your comments -- or email them to me at alexandre at borovik.net, I'll publish them in the blog and send a link to officials at Malta. Many thanks -- Alexandre Borovik -- www.borovik.net * www.borovik.net/selecta The views expressed do not necessarily represent the position of my employer or any other person, organisation, or institution. From Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk Mon Aug 31 12:36:41 2015 From: Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk (Peter Gates) Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:36:41 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Message from Jill Adler aobut research post Message-ID: <344C197B97E64143BCFCF497188B7CCD10FE8DBE@UIWEXMBX11.ad.nottingham.ac.uk> Thanks And warm regards Jill Professor Jill Adler First Rand Foundation Mathematics Education Chair Division of Mathematics Education School of Education University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3 P O Wits 2050 South Africa Ph: +27 11 7173413 Fx: +27 717 3109 or 0865461969 e-mail: jill.adler at wits.ac.za web address: http://web.wits.ac.za/Academic/Humanities/Education/Staff/AdlerJ Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education: King's College London Secretary: Nomonde Mda, e-mail: nomonde.mda at wits.ac.za Ph: +27 11 7173412 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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