You Need a Map to Navigate a Teacher Education Programme: Analyzing the InformalMath Project through Conjecture Mapping

Abstract

This theoretical paper analyzes the InformalMath Project, emphasizing the implementation of Informal Mathematics Education (IME) within teacher education, particularly in the context of non-scientific museums. The project follows the approach of educational design research and makes use of the technique of conjecture mapping to structure the research process. By employing conjecture mapping, the study delineates the connection between teacher education programme characteristics for IME and the expected processes and outcomes. InformalMath stands as a pioneering endeavor in integrating IME principles into teacher education, within the realm of nonscientific museums. Through detailed analysis and the application of conjecture mapping, this paper lays foundational insights into the development of teacher education methodologies for IME.