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Ruth BeattyDr. Beatty teaches the mathematics methods course for preservice P/J teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University (Orillia). Her seven-year research study of how children learn complex mathematical concepts, particularly in the domain of "early algebra", has been supported by a number of federal grants including a three-year Canadian Graduate Scholarship (CGS) awarded by SSHRC. Currently Dr. Beatty is working with members of First Nations communities and educators from Ontario school boards to research the connections between First Nations ways of knowing mathematics and the Western mathematics found in the Ontario curriculum. The goal of this federally and provincially funded research is to collaboratively design culturally responsive mathematics instruction for First Nations students, and to learn from and incorporate First Nations pedagogical perspectives in inclusive classroom settings.
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Cathy BruceWith 14 years of classroom teaching experience and 11 years
in academia, I am passionate in my conviction that all learners are capable of success in mathematics, from the young student to the experienced educator. As an Associate Professor, I teach and conduct research with my collaborative team known as TMERC. In 2013, I was honoured to receive the prestigious Ontario Colleges and University Faculty Association Teaching Award for teaching excellence and innovation. |