BMED 3031 — Mathematical Literacy and Problem Solving

Undergraduate course (2024-present). This course aims to develop student understanding of mathematical literacy and theories about mathematical problem-solving. It responds to one of the major aims of school mathematics education, namely to equip the next generations to be mathematically literate and develop their mathematical problem-solving competency. Sample task for "community-engaged learning" assignment: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1060360752

BMED 3091 — Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Education

Undergraduate course. This course surveys selected current topics and trends affecting mathematics education. Thiscourse aims to expand students’ horizon in frontier research and contemporary issues in mathematics education. The goal of examining these contemporary topics is to empower students to become potential agents and leaders of curricular change in their future practice. Sample topics of … Continue reading BMED 3091 — Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Education

EDUC 4030D – Teaching Practice (I)

Undergraduate course. Provides students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in real classroom setting. Close collaboration between the course instructor, teaching practice supervisors and the participating schools allows us to plan and organize different learning activities for our students. In doing so, students will be able to develop a working relationship with the … Continue reading EDUC 4030D – Teaching Practice (I)

BMED 3021 — Mathematics Curriculum and Teaching: Instructional Technology and Design of STEM Learning Activities

Undergraduate course. This is the second of a series of two related courses on curriculum and teaching methods in mathematics, with a focus on Hong Kong school context. The use of instructional technologies (such as dynamic geometry software, 3d printing, and coding) for designing mathematics and/or STEM learning tasks and projects will be some of … Continue reading BMED 3021 — Mathematics Curriculum and Teaching: Instructional Technology and Design of STEM Learning Activities

BMED 4520 — Mathematics Teaching Project Report

Undergraduate course. This course aims at providing students with guidelines in developing their own research plans in reflecting and critically assessing their professional practices by adopting multiple research perspectives for inquiry in education in general and in mathematics education in particular. (Fall 2019-Present) Student's published final-year project: Yeung, W. L., & Ng, O. (2024). Using empathy … Continue reading BMED 4520 — Mathematics Teaching Project Report