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Programme
Main components of the scientific programme of EARCOME5
 
>Plenary Lectures
Prof. Gabriele Kaiser (University of Hamburg , Germany)
Chances and Opportunities of International Cooperation in Mathematics Education - What the Eastern and the Western Debate Can Learn from Each Other
abstract
Prof. David Clarke (University of Melbourne, Australia)
The Cultural Specificity of Accomplished Practice: Contingent Conceptions of Excellence
abstract
Prof. Shizumi Shimizu (Teikyo University, Japan)
Curriculum Development in Japan: A Historical Perspective
abstract
>Plenary Panel Discussion: Excellence in Classroom Practice
Theme
Excellence in Classroom Practice of School Mathematics
Panelists
Dr. Catherine Vistro-Yu (The Philippines)
Dr. Kyungmee Park (South Korea)
Dr. Ngai Ying Wong (Hong Kong)
Dr. Yeap Ban Har (Singapore)
Moderator
Dr. Masataka Koyama(Japan)
Catherine Vistro-Yu (The Philippines) Ateneo de Manila University Excellence in Philippine Mathematics Classrooms
Ngai Ying Wong (HongKong) The Chinese University of Hong Kong Excellence in Mathematics Classroom Practice:
Towards an East Asian Perspective
Kyungmee Park (South Korea) Hongik University, Excellence in Mathematics Classroom Practice in Korea
Yeap Ban Har (Singapore) National Institute of Education Excellence in Classroom Practice: What is It & How to Develop It?
Masataka Koyama (Japan): Moderator Hiroshima University Excellence in Classroom Practice of School Mathematics:
An Introduction to the PPD for EARCOME5
 
Focuses

We will discuss mainly on the following three questions at the PPD.
(1) What does it mean "excellence" in classroom practice in your country?
(2) What is an example of the "excellent" classroom practice in your school?
(3) What are issues and expectations to be shared among us?

>Regular Lectures
RL1: Dr. Jiansheng Bao (East China Normal University, China) Strategies for Developing Students' High-level Mathematics Thinking
 
RL2: Dr. Toshiakira Fujii (Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan) Designing Tasks in the Japanese Lesson Study: Focusing on the Role of the Quasi-variable
 
RL3: Dr. Michimasa Kobayashi (Chuo Uiversity, Japan) Mathematics Education based on Quantities
 
RL4: Dr. Frederick Leung (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong/China) Reforms and Issues in School Mathematics in East Asia
 
RL5: Dr. HeeChan Lew (Korea National University of Education, South Korea Construction of Quadratic Curves Using the Analysis Method on the Dynamic Geometry Environment
 
RL6: Dr. Chap Sam Lim / Dr. Kor, Liew Kee (Universiti Sains Malaysia/University of Technology MARA, Malaysia) Mathematics Classroom Practice of 'Excellent' Teachers: What Can We Learn?
 
RL7: Dr. Eizo Nagasaki (Shizuoka University, Japan) Mathematical Literacy for Living in the 21st Century and Project "Science for All"
 
RL8: Dr. Chan Roatch (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia) Mathematical Education in Cambodia: Challenge and Difficulties
 
RL9: Dr. Yoshinori Shimizu (University of Tsukuba, Japan) The Role of Tasks in Mathematics Classrooms
 
RL10: Dr. Yohanes Surya (Multimedia Nusantara University, Indonesia) How to Teach Mathematics to the Indigenous Tribes in Indonesia
 
RL11: Dr. Tad Watanabe (Kennesaw State University, USA) Starting from Square One: Reflection on the First 10 Years of Lesson Study in the United States
 
>Topic Study Groups(Paper Presentation)
  Detailed program for paper presentation (PDF/43KB)
A 20-minutes time-slot, fifteen minutes for presentation and five minute for question and comments, is assigned to each of paper presentation, followed by a 10-minutes general discussion in the TSG.
 
Topic Study Groups Chief Organizers and Co-Organizers
TSG1: Classroom Practice for Excellence
Chief Organizer : Berinderjeet Kaur (Singapore)
Co-Organizers: Binyan XU (China) and Yasuhiro Sekiguchi (Japan)
TSG2: Assessment for Excellence
Chief Organizer : Pi-Jen Lin (Taiwan,China)
Co-Organizer: Hiroyuki Ninomiya (Japan)
TSG3: ICT for Excellence
Chief Organizer :Ma. Louise Antonette(The Philippines)
Co-Organizers: Barry Kissane (Australia) and Matthias Ludwig (Germany)
TSG4: Curriculum Development for Excellence
Chief Organizer : Peter Sullivan (Australia)
Co-Organizers: Keiko Hino (Japan) and Jianhua LI (China)
TSG5: Teacher Education and Development for Excellence
Chief Organizer : Keiichi Shigematsu (Japan)
Co-Organizer: Yunpeng MA (China)
TSG6: Mathematics and Life Long Learning
Chief Organizer: Maitree Inprasitha (Thailand)
Co-Organizer: Shin Watanabe (Japan)
>Work Shop
Title : Learning mathematics with a graphics calculator
Facilitator :
Barry Kissane, Murdoch University, Australia
Marian Kemp, Murdoch University, Australia
Daiki Fujiwara, Yokohama Junior High School Affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Human Sciences at Yokohama National University, Japan
Date: August 19, Thursday, 13:30~15:00
Room: 514
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the educational significance of graphics calculators for secondary school mathematics. While graphics calculators are sometimes regarded as simply devices for drawing graphs, in this workshop we will explore some of their other capabilities. The workshop will highlight the primary educational value of graphics calculators, arising from their capacity to represent mathematical concepts and allow students to explore relationships between these in an active and dynamic way. We will choose a variety of aspects of mathematics to illustrate appropriate educational uses of graphics calculators, including linear and polynomial functions, the solution of equations, trigonometry, introductory calculus and sequences, highlighting the distinctive contributions that this sort of technology can make. The workshop will not assume that participants have prior experience with graphics calculators, and will include reference to educational materials supporting teachers’ use of graphics calculators in secondary classrooms.
Title: Let's Enjoy Hands-on Mathematics !
Facilitator :
Yaeko Fukuoka, Former Principal of Elementary School at Yokosuka City, Japan
Eiko Yoshida, Takaido Daisan Elementary School, Japan and others
Date: August 19, Thursday, 15:30~17:00
Room: 514
Through creating solid figures by using origami-papers or envelopes, we think together with participating teachers about mathematics that children can enjoy.
 
Title: Use of the Japanese abacus called SOROBAN from basic four fundamental calculations to how to extract square roots on soroban and demonstration by soroban expert students both soroban and ANZAN (mental calculation)
Facilitator :
Kouzi Suzuki, President of The Institute for English Yomiagezan, Japan
Satoru Akiyama, Former Associate Professor of Nihon University, Japan
Date: August 21, Saturday, 13:30~15:00
Room: 416
 
Title: Presentation of researched the results in Mathematics Education Society of Japan
- An Attempt at International Cooperative Distance Lecture and Seminar in mathematics education via teleconferencing, and etc.-
Facilitator :
Seiji Moriya, Tamagawa University, Japan
Date: August 21, Saturday, 15:30~17:00
Room: 514
I want to present activities of Mathematics Education Society of Japan into colleagues of EARCOME. The aim of this Society is to study and develop Mathematics Education.
  • To develop the study of Mathematics Education in universities and schools.
  • To study Mathematics Education for citizens, companies and Juku.
  • To study the fields such as “Fundamental theory of Mathematics Education,” “Contents of Mathematics Education,” and “Teaching methods of Mathematics Education.”
  • To do the activities every year such as Annual conferences, Publishing journals, and International cooperation.
  • To hold the following Conferences: Annual conferences(4 times a year); Japan-China Conference on Mathematics Education; Conference on Cultural History of Mathematics (every other year)
Title: Sharing research results on mathematics teaching with concrete materials
Facilitator:
Members in The Association of Mathematical Instruction, Japan
Date: August 21, Saturday, 15:30~17:00
Room: 416
 
>Lesson Study
August 20, 14:30-17:00
Lesson Study Session
Facilitated by Masami Isoda and Akihiko Takahashi
 
Plenary Session 14:30-15:10
Introduction of Japanese Lesson Study and its Achieved Theories
Short Lecture 1:
 
Japanese Lesson Study: An introduction Akihiko Takahashi, DePaul University
Short Lecture 2:   Japanese Theories for Good Practices: Introduction of the Special Issues of Journal of Japan Society of Mathematical Education for EARCOME 5
Theories of Mathematics Teaching in Japan
Masami Isoda, University of Tsukuba
Theories for Mathematics Curriculum in Japan
Takashi Nakamura, Yamanashi University
Introduction of
Parallel
Sessions
 
Grade 2: Multiplications
  Kazuyoshi Okubo, Hokkaido University of Education
Grade 5: Exploring Figures
  Katsuhiko Shimizu, Tokyo University of Science
Grade 7 (Grade 1: Junior High School): Spatial Geometry
  Takuya Baba, Hiroshima University
Grade 9 (Grade 3:Junior High School): Proof and Argumentation
  Tadanobu Watanabe, Kennesaw State University
 
Parallel Sessions 15:20-17:00
Experiencing the research lesson observation and the post-lesson discussion
Grade 2:
 
Enhancing Representation and Communication on Multiplications
    Coordinator: Kazuyoshi Okubo
    Research lesson instructor: Hiroshi Tanaka, University of Tsukuba Elementary School
    Panel: Kazuyoshi Okubo, Akihiko Takahashi, Hiroshi Tanaka, and Satoshi Natsusaka, University of Tsukuba Elementary School
Grade 5:   Knowing the Angle Property of Triangle through Tessellation
    Coordinator: Katsuhiko Shimizu
    Research lesson instructor: Yoshikazu Yamamoto, University of Tsukuba Elementary School
    Panel: Katsuhiko Shimizu, Maitree Inprasitha, Khon Kaen University, Yoshikazu Yamamoto, and Yasuhiro Hosomizu, Elementary School, University of Tsukuba
Grade 7   (Grade 1: Junior High School): Exploring Spatial Figures
    Coordinator: Takuya Baba
    Research lesson instructor: Yutaka Ooneda, University of Tsukuba Junior High School
    Panel: Takuya Baba, Yutaka Ooneda, Aida Yap, University of Philippines, and, Nobuko Nakamoto, Junior High School, University of Tsukuba
Grade 9   (Grade 2: Junior High School): Finding the Invariant Property with Reasoning
    Coordinator: Tad Watanabe
    Research lesson instructor: Masahiko Sakamoto, University of Tsukuba Junior High School
    Panel: Tadanobu Watanabe, Masahiko Sakamoto, CHENG, Chun Chor Litwin, Hong Kong Institute of Education, and Shigeki Kitajima, Junior High School, University of Tsukuba
 
>Poster Exhibition
Guideline for poster presentation
  1. Size of poster: “A0” size…height: 1189mm, width: 841mm.
  2. Construct the poster to include the title, the author(s), affiliation(s), and a description of the research, highlighting the major elements that are covered in the abstract.
  3. Minimize detail and try to use simple, jargon-free statements.
  4. Remember that pictures, tables, and figures are amenable to poster display.
  5. If you can, use color in your visuals.
  6. Make sure your lettering is neatly done and is large enough to be read from a distance, i.e., do not simply pin up a set of typed pages--reserve these for your handout.
  7. Consider using a flow chart or some other method of providing the viewer with a guide to inspecting your display.
  8. Don't overwhelm the viewer with excessive amounts of information; rather, construct a poster display that enhances conversation.
  9. Be ready to pin up and take down your poster at specified times.
  10. Be sure to bring thumbtacks with you.
 
 
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>Events
 

Ohwa Kyozyu

Comical Entertainment about mathematics
Date: After opening ceremony on Thursday, August 19.
“Ohwa Kyouzyu” is screen name.
He is an active comedian based on mathematics.

 
 

Koichi Muneta and Hiroshi Mukai

Exhibition: Why does mathematics become art?
Date: From 19 August to 21 August
Room: 402
It is neither mathematics nor art. It is mathematical art!
You will be able to enjoy a variety of interesting mathematical art.

 
 
Children's Books on Mathematics by ANNO Mitsumasa 
 
 
Time Table for EARCOME5
August 18
August 19
August 20
August 21
August 22
LEGEND Registration
Open Opening Ceremony
Paper Paper Presentation
Work Workshop
Poster Poster session
Regular Regular Lecture
Coffee break
Panel Panel Discussion
ATR Attraction
Close Closing Ceremony