The following pages showcase some of the work I produced as a graduate student at Michigan State University between 2013 and 2016. The presentation breaks down to two sections as explained below; the showcased items relate to mathematics and science education. Please follow the links to start exploring.
A Creative Take on Primes is a sequence of modules exposing eight components of practicable creativity demonstrated through a thought-experiment on prime numbers. My proposition here, based on MSU professor Dr. Punya Mishra's research on creativity, is that creativity can be consciously enhanced and applied both in teaching and learning. The modules are followed by three short essays further exploring the concept of consciously focused creativity.
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In writing samples you can read some of the essays I most enjoyed writing as a graduate student. The first work posted is a book review about the sociological context in which scientist work and create facts of science. This exposition is a useful read for science educators whose aim is to acquaint their students with the real-life scientific process practiced by laboratory scientists. The reviewed book is Laboratory Life, The Construction of Scientific Facts by Bruno Latour and Steve Woolgar. The review is followed by a proposed classroom activity connected to the book. The second essay is the final report of a life science lesson sequence that I designed and taught to a class of high school students.
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