Thesis idea: Multisensory approaches to teaching math.

Sent Friday, September 12, 2014 10:04 AM

Subject Research Topic

Carlo,

Dr. Rabinovhich and I have been looking over your research ideas, and we have some ideas. First, let's make sure that we have these 'facts' right.

You are not currently teaching

Your focus is on Math in Middle and High School

Your main area of interest in the applications of 3D printing in schools and creative strategies to engage all students.

Based on this, here is my main suggestion.

Multisensory approaches to teaching math. You can develop a series of units (based on research) and then either work on them with students or run a workshop for teachers (and collect feedback). Your research would be in both the development and implementation of these multisensory units. This would involve some creativy from you as well as researching multisensory approaches (VAKT, UDL) and barriers to students understanding math.

How does that sound for a start?

Get back to me and we can refine (or start a new topic). I think this is a unified way to address all of your interests and really develop a 'calling card' for your career.

Dr. Shamburg