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Vignette Activity Sequence (VAS) five-step framework for research-informed mentor PD activities

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Description

The VAS framework structures each course Activity as a five-step sequence: work on a mathematical activity, review what research says, research-informed reflection on the activity, engagement with modelled mentor–mentee interactions, and reflection connecting to one's own mentoring practice. The authors adapted Wilkerson et al.'s (2018) vignette approach, writing that "The VAS framework structured each Activity within the themed weeks, guiding participants through a five-step process". It is put forward as a model for designing online research-informed short PD courses.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Each Activity begins by valuing participants' existing knowledge and experience before introducing research findings

Constraints

  • The sequence was adapted from Wilkerson et al. (2018) to suit the aim of connecting research to mentoring practice

Target Learners

  • prospective and practicing school-based mentors of mathematics teachers

Learning Goals

  • engaging with mathematics education research
  • articulating pedagogical reasoning to novice teachers

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Cosette Crisan, Eirini Geraniou. (2025). Designing for actively engaging with mathematics education research in mentoring practice: a Vignette Activity Sequence approach. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-025-10538-2
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title Vignette Activity Sequence (VAS) five-step framework for research-informed mentor PD activities
description The VAS framework structures each course Activity as a five-step sequence: work on a mathematical activity, review what research says, research-informed reflection on the activity, engagement with modelled mentor–ment...
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