Primary objective is to nurture the development of research competence among PhD fellows in mathematics education and science education and support their development towards becoming excellent researchers.
Secondary objectives are to promote excellence in mathematics and science education research and increase the knowledge base of what constitutes excellent teaching and learning in mathematics and science at all levels, from kindergarten through higher education and beyond. The school will nurture and develop the network of supervisors and PhD fellows in mathematics and science education to reach their full potential by supporting synergy between the two academic fields. The school aims to facilitate the successful completion of doctoral studies by PhD fellows so that they are equipped to take on positions as teacher educators and researchers in mathematics and science; as mathematics and science teachers in schools; positions within governmental strategic centres and agencies working with teaching and research within STEM disciplines.