Douglas H. Clements, Kennedy endowed chair in early childhood learning and professor, Department of Educational Research, Policy and Practice, University of Denver, will present "Lessons from Research: The Building Blocks of Math," 4-5:30 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013 at 262 Mabel Lee Hall 262.
A former preschool and kindergarten teacher, Clements has conducted research and been widely published on early childhood learning and teaching of mathematics and computer applications in mathematics education. His most recent interests are in creating, using and evaluating a research-based curriculum and in using technology to leverage best practices for math instruction.
He has published over 125 research studies, 18 books, 80 chapters and 300 additional publications. His latest books detail research-based learning trajectories in early mathematics education: “Early Childhood Mathematics Education Research: Learning Trajectories For Young Children” and a companion book, “Learning And Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach.”
Dr. Clements’ presentation is sponsored by the Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education and the College of Education and Human Sciences.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/ykk6