PhD Courses in Denmark

Level: 
PhD course 

Prerequisites: 
The bachelor degree must be passed. Basic knowledge of mathematics and science education.

Responsible Teachers: 
 

Chunfang Zhou,

Associate Professor, STEM Education Research Center – FNUG, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark

Dorte Moeskær Larsen
Associate Professor, STEM Education Research Center – FNUG, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark

Course Introduction: 

The Ph.D. seminar aims to support Ph.D. students’ research in mathematics and science education. It focuses primarily on enhancing students’ understanding of theories and on how to use and position theoretical frameworks within their Ph.D. studies and research projects. This includes addressing topics such as connecting different theories within a multi-theoretical framework, navigating the interplay between theory and practice, positioning oneself theoretically, and justifying theoretical choices

The seminar will be organized as a problem-oriented and challenge-based learning process that encourages active and reflective participation. Activities will include preparatory reading, lectures, student presentations, group work, and knowledge sharing. In addition, the seminar will broaden both theoretical and practical perspectives on mathematics and science education, curriculum design, and pedagogical research. A selection of classical readings will be recommended to all participants prior to the seminar to support the learning objectives.

The seminar is structured into three sections (totalling approximately 40 working hours):

1. One day of individual preparatory reading
2. Three days of in-person teaching
3. One day dedicated to sharing learning outcomes, reflections, and evaluation

Expected Learning Outcome: 

The Ph.D. students are expected to gain insight into classic as well as current research on mathematics and science education. They are able to reflect on how the seminar learning experience contributes to the use of theories in the overall research design in their Ph.D. projects. It is a requirement that individual learning outcomes are shared with all participants in oral presentations.

Literature: 
Scientific journal articles and parts of books with scientific content in mathematics and science education. 

Evaluation: 
Internal evaluation by teacher: Pass/fail 

Dates of Seminar:

9th November, 2026 (section 1)

24th – 26th November, 2026 (section 2)

7th December, 2026(section 3 )

Deadline of Registration: 2nd November, 2026
Language: This course is taught in English.