Co-Chaired the Topic Study Group 33 on Equity in mathematics education (including gender) at the Thirteenth International Congress on Mathematics Education. The TSG aimed at
- To problematize the equity agenda itself, as increasing and sometimes competing demands for social justice from different groups require attention;
- To examine new theoretical frameworks that help us understand and study equity;
- To consider the prevalence of (in)equity around the world;
- To analyze intervention programs around the world with an eye to identifying characteristics of successful interventions that may transfer to different cultural settings; and,
- To query equity in participation in mathematics and mathematics
- education research, with a focus on who is excluded from participation.
Visiting Scholar Philippines Normal University
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) is a public research university in Manila, Philippines established during the early days of American colonial rule. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9647, it is now funded and operated as a National Center for Teacher Education in the country.
In 2008, it was declared the country's National Center for Teacher Education by virtue of Republic Act No. 9647. Dr. Fe Hidalgo, an alumni and former Department of Education undersecretary served as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the University until December 31 of that year. On 16 November 2010. Dr. Ester B. Ogena, a director from the Department of Science and Technology was elected and appointed by the University's Board of Regents as the 10th University President. She assumed office on 1 January 2011.
In 2008, it was declared the country's National Center for Teacher Education by virtue of Republic Act No. 9647. Dr. Fe Hidalgo, an alumni and former Department of Education undersecretary served as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the University until December 31 of that year. On 16 November 2010. Dr. Ester B. Ogena, a director from the Department of Science and Technology was elected and appointed by the University's Board of Regents as the 10th University President. She assumed office on 1 January 2011.
Scholar In Residence at Far Eastern University Philippines
Far Eastern University started out as a dream, born virtually out of its founder’s head, Dr. Nicanor Reyes, in 1928 with the help of a reputed group of educators from the Department of Economics in University of the Philippines.
In addition to academic excellence, the university strives to impart a well-rounded education by providing alternatives to students. And with the pronounced effort to upgrade the faculty, the research program, and the physical plant, the university climbs further towards quality education.
For the past years since its founding, FEU has produced business tycoons, ambassadors, justices of Supreme Court and other judicial bodies, technocrats in private and government sectors, finance wizards, acclaimed physicians, nurses, educators, theater and media luminaries and so many others in different fields of expertise.
In addition to academic excellence, the university strives to impart a well-rounded education by providing alternatives to students. And with the pronounced effort to upgrade the faculty, the research program, and the physical plant, the university climbs further towards quality education.
For the past years since its founding, FEU has produced business tycoons, ambassadors, justices of Supreme Court and other judicial bodies, technocrats in private and government sectors, finance wizards, acclaimed physicians, nurses, educators, theater and media luminaries and so many others in different fields of expertise.
Professor Extraordinarius at University of South Africa Pretoria
Unisa is Africa’s leading distance learning institution nurturing inspiring leaders of omorrow. We are a reputable, comprehensive, flexible and accessible open distance learning institution that is motivating a future generation. We offer internationally accredited qualifications and have world-class resources.
Unisa's vision “towards the African university in the service of humanity” drives us to find answers to Africa’s educational and developmental problems. By forming partnerships in Africa and throughout the world, we are able to help the people of Africa achieve their dreams.
Unisa's vision “towards the African university in the service of humanity” drives us to find answers to Africa’s educational and developmental problems. By forming partnerships in Africa and throughout the world, we are able to help the people of Africa achieve their dreams.
Keynote address at the American University of Beirut
I will present a keynote address to the The Fifteenth Annual Science and Math Educators Conference (SMEC 15) Beirut, Lebanon March 16th and 17th, 2013. The title of the presentation is Beyond Student Centred Learning: Towards Socially Response-able Mathematics Education
Visiting Professor at Malmo University
As of the beginning of February 2013, I will be working for six months at Malmo University in Sweden. The appointment will include teaching postgraduate courses, supervision and research development.
Adjunct Professor at QUT
I have been appointed as an Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Education at the Queensland University of Education. This appointment would allow for collaboration on research and international project development.
Adjunct Professor Curtin University
have been appointed as an Adjunct Professor to the Science and Mathematics Education Center, currently part of the STEM Education Research Group at the Curtin University . This appointment would allow for continuing involvement with higher education supervision.
My life after "Retirement"!
After approximately 30 years of work at higher education institutions around Australia, I will leave Curtin University where I worked for six years at the Science and Mathematics Education Centre on 15th January. I will continue in an Adjunct Professor capacity for the rest of the year.
This early "retirement" will allow me to spend the next few years in my life working on projects of development and research in many education systems around the world with a focus on developing nations.
This early "retirement" will allow me to spend the next few years in my life working on projects of development and research in many education systems around the world with a focus on developing nations.