Science and Mathematics Education

Utrecht University
Faculty of Science (UU)

Course code: H7
Advanced master level

During the last decades the Netherlands has been very active in the innovation of science and mathematics education. Currently Dutch curriculum development projects are in progress for the subjects mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and advanced integrated science and mathematics.

This Summer School aims at providing secondary science and mathematics teachers and educators, curriculum developers and researchers with a blend of lectures, seminars and other activities on curriculum development and related research. The programme will be tailored to the interests of both mathematics and science education.

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This course is organized by Freudenthal Institute for Science and Mathematics Education and held under the auspices of the Graduate School of Natural Sciences.

» Download the day-to-day programme (PDF)

COURSE DIRECTOR

Prof.dr. Harrie M.C. Eijkelhof / Dr. Jaap den Hertog

LECTURERS

Staff members of the Freudenthal Institute for Science and Mathematics Education.

LOCATION

- Utrecht, The Netherlands

TARGET GROUP

Secondary science and mathematics teachers, curriculum developers and researchers with proficiency in English. (Maximum number of participants: 60).

COURSE AIM

Bringing participants up-to-date in curriculum development and research in the field of science and mathematics education. Refreshing and deepening the knowledge in core subjects of various fields of Science and mathematics.

PERIOD

16-08-2010 - 27-08-2010 (2 weeks)

CREDITS

3.0 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance

FEE

• € 855 - Course + course materials + housing + deposit

Applications (to be sent to the contact person below) should include:
- Letter of motivation,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Two letters of recommendation,
- Recent set of transcripts (marks/grades) (PDF or original transcript) in English, German, French (or in Dutch for Dutch students).

Additional information about the application procedure can be found here

Information about the fees for Dutch students can be found here.

DISCOUNTS AND COMBINATIONS

Overview of all available discounts

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships in the form of (partial) fee waivers and/or accommodation intended for talented students from developing countries is available. Talented students from other countries can also apply. There are no travel grants. If you seek financial support you should state your request (on a separate sheet) by describing the reasons for applying to this summer school and how your participation will assist you in future studies and your career. You should motivate your financial situation and other means you have available for financing your participation to this summer school. The applications for scholarships will undergo a selection procedure.

MORE INFORMATION

Ms Ank van der Heiden
Freudenthal Institute
Aidadreef 12, 3561 GE Utrecht
The Netherlands
T: +31 30 253 263 553
E: ank@fi.uu.nl

REGISTRATION

Deadline for registration: 01-05-2010

Application closed