Mathematics Education Seminar – Past Talks
All talks in or after Spring 2019 are accessible through the UConn Events Calendar.
The table below is of talks prior to Spring 2019.
The table below is of talks prior to Spring 2019.
9/25/06
Mathematics Education Seminar
An undergraduate writing course in Mathematics
Fabiana Cardetti (University of Connecticut)
An undergraduate writing course in Mathematics
Fabiana Cardetti (University of Connecticut)
10/11/06
Mathematics Education Seminar
A Scientist in the Classroom: an Educational Outreach Program at the University of Marseille, France
Paul-Jean Cahen
A Scientist in the Classroom: an Educational Outreach Program at the University of Marseille, France
Paul-Jean Cahen
10/30/06
Mathematics Education Seminar
The Teaching of Calculus: What Changes Are on the Horizon?
Deborah Hughes Hallett (University of Arizona/Harvard University)
The Teaching of Calculus: What Changes Are on the Horizon?
Deborah Hughes Hallett (University of Arizona/Harvard University)
11/15/06
Mathematics Education Seminar
Preparation for Sciences: Integrating Intermediate Algebra and Mathematical Modeling
Sarah Glaz (University of Connecticut)
Preparation for Sciences: Integrating Intermediate Algebra and Mathematical Modeling
Sarah Glaz (University of Connecticut)
2/21/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
Habits of Mind: An organizing principle for mathematics curriculum and instruction
Michelle Manes
Habits of Mind: An organizing principle for mathematics curriculum and instruction
Michelle Manes
3/14/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
K-12 Mathematics Education: Problems, Progress and Possibilities
Megan Staples (University of Connecticut)
K-12 Mathematics Education: Problems, Progress and Possibilities
Megan Staples (University of Connecticut)
3/28/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
Are Mathematicians Good Problem Solvers?
Chuck Vinsonhaler (University of Connecticut)
Are Mathematicians Good Problem Solvers?
Chuck Vinsonhaler (University of Connecticut)
4/4/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
High School Calculus in Japan and the United States
Thomas Judson (Harvard University)
High School Calculus in Japan and the United States
Thomas Judson (Harvard University)
11/26/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
Assessing mathematics teacher candidates through an ‘Advanced Mathematics for High School Teaching’ Course
Pete Johnson and Hari Koirala
Assessing mathematics teacher candidates through an ‘Advanced Mathematics for High School Teaching’ Course
Pete Johnson and Hari Koirala
12/3/07
Mathematics Education Seminar
Mathematics in the Making: First Guess; then Prove
Mary Truxaw
Mathematics in the Making: First Guess; then Prove
Mary Truxaw
2/5/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
The game of Hex and other mathematics topics for K-12 teachers.
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (Cornell University)
The game of Hex and other mathematics topics for K-12 teachers.
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (Cornell University)
2/8/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
A Place For Everyone
Karen Lange (University of Chicago)
A Place For Everyone
Karen Lange (University of Chicago)
3/31/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
Project M^3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds
Kathy Gavin, Tutita Casa, and Jill Adelson (University of Connecticut)
Project M^3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds
Kathy Gavin, Tutita Casa, and Jill Adelson (University of Connecticut)
4/21/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
Knowing Mathematics Well Enough to Teach It: What More Does It Take?
Heather Hill (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Knowing Mathematics Well Enough to Teach It: What More Does It Take?
Heather Hill (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
11/6/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
Math Ed Conversation
Math Ed Conversation
11/19/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
Math ACCESS: Academic Content and Communication Equals Student Success
Megan Staples and Mary Truxaw (University of Connecticut)
Math ACCESS: Academic Content and Communication Equals Student Success
Megan Staples and Mary Truxaw (University of Connecticut)
12/1/08
Mathematics Education Seminar
An Approach to Teaching Structural Properties of Arithmetic to Teachers
Jeremy Teitelbaum
An Approach to Teaching Structural Properties of Arithmetic to Teachers
Jeremy Teitelbaum
2/11/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
Part 1: Peer Tutoring at the Quantitative Learning Center
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo and Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
Part 1: Peer Tutoring at the Quantitative Learning Center
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo and Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
2/18/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
Part 2: UConn’s Quantitative Learning Center: Research and Future Directions
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo and Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
Part 2: UConn’s Quantitative Learning Center: Research and Future Directions
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo and Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
2/25/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
Blogging for Education
Stephen Miller (University of Connecticut)
Blogging for Education
Stephen Miller (University of Connecticut)
3/30/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
A Perspective of Experts in Mathematics on Understanding the First-Year Calculus
Kimberly Santucci Sofronas (Emmanuel College)
A Perspective of Experts in Mathematics on Understanding the First-Year Calculus
Kimberly Santucci Sofronas (Emmanuel College)
10/8/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
The learning of fractions: How can it be built on the learning of whole numbers?
Liping Ma
The learning of fractions: How can it be built on the learning of whole numbers?
Liping Ma
10/28/09
Mathematics Education Seminar
Justification as a disciplinary practice and a learning practice: Negotiating its meaning in classroom.
Megan Staples (UConn Neag School of Education)
Justification as a disciplinary practice and a learning practice: Negotiating its meaning in classroom.
Megan Staples (UConn Neag School of Education)
3/18/10
Mathematics Education Seminar
Linear Algebra Education Reform: Building a strong sequence of undergraduate linear algebra courses.
Steven J. Leon (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)
Linear Algebra Education Reform: Building a strong sequence of undergraduate linear algebra courses.
Steven J. Leon (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)
4/1/10
Mathematics Education Seminar
The Common Core State Standards in Mathematics
William McCallum (University of Arizona)
The Common Core State Standards in Mathematics
William McCallum (University of Arizona)
4/22/10
Mathematics Education Seminar
Elementary teachers as mathematicians: Turning challenges into opportunities
Kenneth I. Gross (University of Vermont)
Elementary teachers as mathematicians: Turning challenges into opportunities
Kenneth I. Gross (University of Vermont)
9/23/10
Mathematics Education Seminar
Memorization or understanding: are we teaching the right thing?
Eric Mazur (Harvard University)
Memorization or understanding: are we teaching the right thing?
Eric Mazur (Harvard University)
2/17/11
Mathematics Education Seminar
Chaos and Fractals: Exciting Students About Mathematics
Robert Devaney (Boston University)
Chaos and Fractals: Exciting Students About Mathematics
Robert Devaney (Boston University)
11/16/11
Mathematics Education Seminar
If It Pleases the Court: The Use of Mathematical Reasoning in the Courtroom
Mark Myers (Point Break Associates, LLC)
If It Pleases the Court: The Use of Mathematical Reasoning in the Courtroom
Mark Myers (Point Break Associates, LLC)
11/1/12
Mathematics Education Seminar
Algebra: The Calisthenics for the Game of Life
Herbert Gross (Math as a Second Language)
Algebra: The Calisthenics for the Game of Life
Herbert Gross (Math as a Second Language)
11/5/14
Mathematics Education Seminar
Flipping the Dice
Jonathan Bloom (MIT)
Flipping the Dice
Jonathan Bloom (MIT)
2/4/15
Mathematics Education Seminar
CRITICALITY IN (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) EDUCATION
Michael Byram (Durham University)
CRITICALITY IN (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) EDUCATION
Michael Byram (Durham University)
4/4/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
When Teachers Make Students Argue in MathÖ
Steven LeMay (University of Connecticut)
When Teachers Make Students Argue in MathÖ
Steven LeMay (University of Connecticut)
4/11/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
When Teachers Make Students Argue in MathÖ
Steven LeMay (University of Connecticut)
When Teachers Make Students Argue in MathÖ
Steven LeMay (University of Connecticut)
4/19/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
Explicitly Valuing Mathematical Creativity in Proof-Based Courses
Houssein El-Turkey (University of New Haven)
Explicitly Valuing Mathematical Creativity in Proof-Based Courses
Houssein El-Turkey (University of New Haven)
4/28/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
Mathematical Writing: What is it?
Madelyn Williams Colonnese (University of Connecticut)
Mathematical Writing: What is it?
Madelyn Williams Colonnese (University of Connecticut)
10/25/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
Mathematical Argumentation: Progress and Challenges
Megan Staples (University of Connecticut)
Mathematical Argumentation: Progress and Challenges
Megan Staples (University of Connecticut)
11/7/16
Mathematics Education Seminar
Studying Teacher Learning: The Challenges Associated with Documenting the Effects of Professional Development
Suzanne Wilson (University of Connecticut)
Studying Teacher Learning: The Challenges Associated with Documenting the Effects of Professional Development
Suzanne Wilson (University of Connecticut)
3/22/17
Mathematics Education Seminar
Redirection and Other Methodological Conceptions Supportive of Students Sensemaking in Model-Based Learning Environments
Todd Campbell (University of Connecticut)
Redirection and Other Methodological Conceptions Supportive of Students Sensemaking in Model-Based Learning Environments
Todd Campbell (University of Connecticut)
4/13/17
Mathematics Education Seminar
Proof-Writing vs. Proving: Do Our Students Know Thereís a Difference?
Rachel Schwell (Central Connecticut State University)
Proof-Writing vs. Proving: Do Our Students Know Thereís a Difference?
Rachel Schwell (Central Connecticut State University)
11/8/17
Mathematics Education Seminar
Designing and Implementing Online Programs in Mathematics Courses for Students with Prerequisite Deficiencies
David McArdle (University of Connecticut)
Designing and Implementing Online Programs in Mathematics Courses for Students with Prerequisite Deficiencies
David McArdle (University of Connecticut)
2/14/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Rehumanizing Mathematics: Should That Be Our Goal?
Rochelle Gutierrez (University of Illinois)
Rehumanizing Mathematics: Should That Be Our Goal?
Rochelle Gutierrez (University of Illinois)
8/31/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Coming soon
Michael Fabiana Byram, Cardetti (Durham University, UConn)
Coming soon
Michael Fabiana Byram, Cardetti (Durham University, UConn)
10/4/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Educating for Intercultural Citizenship Across the Disciplines
Michael Byram (Durham University)
Educating for Intercultural Citizenship Across the Disciplines
Michael Byram (Durham University)
10/5/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Symposium: Intellectual Humility in Education
several several (varied)
Symposium: Intellectual Humility in Education
several several (varied)
10/8/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
The Role of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Developing Intercultural Citizenship in Education – and vice versa
Michael Byram, Fabiana Cardetti, and Manuela Wagner (Durham University, UConn)
The Role of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Developing Intercultural Citizenship in Education – and vice versa
Michael Byram, Fabiana Cardetti, and Manuela Wagner (Durham University, UConn)
10/9/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Intercultural competence in the Chemistry classroom
Michael Byram, Fabiana Cardetti, and Manuela Wagner (Durham University, UConn)
Intercultural competence in the Chemistry classroom
Michael Byram, Fabiana Cardetti, and Manuela Wagner (Durham University, UConn)
10/9/18
Mathematics Education Seminar
Learning to live together with intercultural and democratic competence – a European perspective
Michael Byram (Durham University)
Learning to live together with intercultural and democratic competence – a European perspective
Michael Byram (Durham University)