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PMGS 6349 RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION; THEORETICAL 3 CREDITS
PERSPECTIVES

Synopsis

The aim of this course is to assist students in understanding the different theoretical perspectives in
mathematics education research including the philosophical and psychological perspectives. Research
concepts, skills and the competencies required to construct mathematics education to form an agenda for
research will be discussed. Special focus will be given to discussion on the nature of conducting research,
various research methods and approaches and current research trends in mathematics education.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

Main References
Cresswell, J.W.(2005). Educational research. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson education, Inc.
English, L.D. (Ed.). (2003). Handbook of reserch in mathematics education, Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates
Kelly, A., & Lesh, R. A. (Eds.).(2000). Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education.
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Nik Azis, N.P.(1999). Pendekatan konstruktivisme dalam pendidikan matematik. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan
Bahasa dan Pustaka

PPGK 6102 RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course will explore what is meant by „research‟ from philosophical, ethical and practical
perspectives. Students will be introduced to areas such as looking at surveys and statistics, questionnaires,
ethnography, and action research. The course will also focus upon ethical considerations in relation to early
childhood research, and will devote time to looking at research that incorporates young children‟s perspectives.
The course will conclude with sessions on how to conduct a literature review and how to analyse and present
data. Throughout the course, students will be asked to critique published research using the method focused
upon that week.

Assessment Method : Coursework: 60%; Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Roberts-Holmes, G. (2005) Doing your early years research project. London: Sage. Website: look up
http://www.bera.ac.uk (British Educational Research Association) and search for their ethical
guidelines used in educational research
Denscombe, M (2003) The good research guide 2nd edition. Maidenhead OU press.
MacNaughton, G., Rolfe, S. and Siraj-Blatchford, I. (eds) (2001) Doing Early Childhood Rresearch: International
Perspectives on Theory and Practice, Maidenhead, OU Press.
Greig, A, & Taylor, J. (1999) Doing research with children. London: Sage

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