The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 6-month contract at the Mathematics & Mathematics Education Academic Group.

Project Title: Infusion of Pop Culture for Mathematics Instruction [RS 1/23 TTL]

Project Introduction: This project explores the infusion of pop culture for mathematics instruction in the mathematics classrooms. The objective of this project includes a review of existing literature on (mass) communication model and explore how it can provide an alternative framework in mathematics education through instruction that infuses various types of pop culture.

Requirements:

The research assistant (RA) for this project must

• Have a basic degree from a reputable university.
• Conduct literature review from mathematics education communication studies.
• Do an annotated bibliography.
• Assist the PI to do write-ups.

The RA will also be tasked look for resources online on exemplars of various forms of innovative approach to teaching mathematics, especially those that infuse pop culture.

Responsibilities:

[1] Conduct literature review

[2] Do an annotated bibliography of literature from various assigned fields related to mathematics education

[3] Soure for online resources and other hardcopy resources as required by the PI

[4] Assist the PI in writing up sections of themes allocated by the PI

[5] Liaise with school teachers (if applicable).

[6] Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators.

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE