Mainly aimed at PhD students in mathematics education. Furthermore, PhD students in pure mathematics, master's students, mathematicians, mathematics education researchers and mathematics teachers are welcomed. We anticipate that online participation will be a possibility; however, we strongly advocate for in-person attendance.
10th November2025(Monday)-fullday
Morningseminar(10 a.m.- 1 p.m.)-sala riunioni 2 pianoMatematica -via Campi 213/bModena
Theory in mathematic seducation, andit simplications for writing and publishing
Everyone performstheory,whether or notthey are aware ofit.Whatsetsresearchers apartis our abilityto identify and articulate the theorythat underpins
ourwork. In thisseminarwe reflectcritically on theorywork.Whatistheory?Why dowe need to addresstheoryin ourresearch reporting?Howdowe
critique theories?What do peerreviewers and editors expectto see regardingtheoryin published research?
Afternoon seminar(3 p.m.- 6 p.m.)- aulaM1.6Matematica -via Campi 213/b Modena
Language and discourse in mathematics education
We explorewhylanguage is important in mathematics learning, and consider possibilitiesforresearchinglanguage and discourse in the field.
13th November2025(Thursday) 3.30p.m 6.30p.m.
Subjectivity and objectivity in mathematics
We discussthe nature of objectivity and subjectivity in mathematics.We askwhatthe implications are forteaching and for researching mathematics learning?
17thNovember2025(Monday)-3p.m. -6p.m.
aula M1.6 Matematica -via Campi 213/b Modena
Sustainabilityinmathematicseducation
We discuss:What are the responsibilities ofmathematics education researchersin response to climate change (and
othercrises)?Whatis being done inmathematics education currently, andwhat needsto be done?
The seminars will be held within the framework of the PhD Program of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in association with the University of Ferrara and the University of Parma.
Further information regarding participation modalities, schedule, and the certification of hours/CFU credits recognized for attending the seminars will be available shortly.
For additional inquiries, please write to: chiara.giberti@unimore.it
13th November2025(Thursday)-3p.m.