Listed on this page are current research projects being offered for the Vacation Scholarship Program.
For more information on this research group see: Learning and Teaching Innovation
Exploring Indigenous Knowledges in Mathematics and Statistics
Exploring Indigenous Knowledges as they relate to tertiary mathematics and statistics. This topic is flexible and will be aligned to the scholar’s interests and background.
Contact: Paul Fijn paul.fijn@unimelb.edu.au
Designing Inclusive Teaching Resources
Evaluating and documenting a range of implementations and innovations in resourcees for teaching mathematics and statistics incorporating aspects of universal design for learning. Will consider resources, class materials and delivery, communication/organisation (e.g. LMS), and assessment. Suitable for students with an interest in equity, disability, and/or neurodiversity.
Contact: Paul Fijn paul.fijn@unimelb.edu.au
Qualitative studies in Mathematics Education
Mathematics and statistics graduates are familiar with quantitative data. However, in research, there is often a need to understand and make sense of qualitative data. This project seeks to develop an understanding of, and build an interpretation of qualitative data arising in mathematics education contexts.
Contact: TriThang Tran trithang.tran@unimelb.edu.au