Master programme Mathematics and Science Education

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Master programmeMathematics and Science Education

• AMSTEL instituut

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AMSTEL instituteAmsterdam mathematics, science
and technology education laboratory

• Matrixgebouw IV, Kruislaan 404

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Research and development in science, technology
and math education

• Development of teaching materials for primary
  schools, secondary schools and universities
• Expert center for development of ICT-rich
  learning environments
• Applied and fundamental research in math and
  science education

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Math and science education research investigates
communication of science from scientists to

• scientists (journals, conferences,)
• students (schools, universities, educational
  centers, popular science magazines, )
• lays (newspapers, magazines, )

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Interdisciplinary character
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Courses and programmes of AMSTEL

• Bachelor course Didactiek en Communicatie
  (introductory course in science education 10
  ECTS)
• CE programme (Communicatie en Educatie, 60 ECTS)
• Master programme Mathematics and Science education

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Master Math and Science Education

• Courses- Theory of teaching, learning and
  communication (12 ECTS)
• - Multimedia and education (12 ECTS)
• - Research methodology (6 ECTS)
• - Educational policy and curriculum (10 ECTS,
  optional)
• Research project (40 ECTS)
• Literature Review

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Research programme of AMSTEL

• The use of ICT in mathematics and science
  education
• Coach learning environment, remote labs,
  Question Mark, distance learning
• Conceptual development in mathematics and science
  educationLanguage development, symbolic
  language, Van Hiele level scheme, constructivism

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Examples of research projects

• The teaching of the technological design of
  electrochemical cells at the upper level
  secondary school.
• C-H bonds do not dissolve How students relate
  structures and solvabilities of substances.
• Communication of chemistry. Chemistry in
  newspapers.
• The use of Coach in the teaching of kinematics to
  Indonesian secondary school students.
• Synthesis of alumina. An investigation into the
  change of secondary school students ideas on
  catalysis after a project with AKZO Nobel
  Catalysts.

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Information

• Cees Muldercmulder_at_science.uva.nltel 5967
• Martin Goedhartgoedhart_at_science.uva.nltel 7989