What does it take to really learn something well? Journey into humorous stories about assumptions and the way to defy the limitations of assumptions about learning. Discover what research says about the experience of authentic learning.
Dr. Gabriel Matney is an avid adventurer and thinker who enjoys finding meaning in the paradoxical. He is currently a Professor of Mathematics Education at BGSU in the College of Education and Human Development. He also serves as Vice-President for Publications for the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Gabriel began his teaching career in middle and high school mathematics for five years in Oklahoma, and was given an opportunity to create a mathematics program at an inner-city school for the state’s largest district. Gabriel went on to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and is in his eighth year at BGSU. His adventures take him and his students to schools and locations around the world where he has offered 17 study abroad courses. Currently Dr. Matney is excited to be working on Lesson Study projects with teachers in Northwest Ohio, Indonesia, Chile, and Thailand. His greatest adventure has been raising his three amazing daughters with his wife. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
