• Learning the work of ambitious mathematics teaching
    This project explores how practice-based pedagogies within initial teacher education can support prospective teachers to learn the work of ambitious mathematics teaching. Underpinned by the belief that all students can develop positive mathematical identities and become powerful mathematical learners, ambitious mathematics teaching involves skilled ways of eliciting and responding to…
  • The effects of structural changes on teacher educators
    Our project explores how structural and policy changes influence teacher education practices ‘on the ground’ at two distinct sites: Massey University and Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. The project investigates teachers’ differential responses to structural and policy change. It represents theoretical development, providing an explanation for the implementation of new policy.…
  • Theory meets method in mathematics education research
    This project is about ideas and different ways of theorizing and analyzing mathematics education. It explores the fundamental philosophical tenets underpinning key theoretical frameworks and investigates how these tenets map onto particular kinds of research practice in mathematics education research. Our focus is on six key philosophical sources, namely Vygotsky,…
  • Recently Completed Postgraduate Projects
    Professional Inquiries (2016) Frances Gasson “In my hands I can tell my words properly”: This inquiry investigates the use of sign language to facilitate mathematical talk and reveal mathematical thinking within communities of mathematical inquiry. Mary-Anne Judd A whānau perspective: This inquiry uses a Kaupapa Maori research approach to investigate how whanau…