Dung Tran

Dung Tran is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with the School of Education under the Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on mathematical modeling, statistics education, curriculum standards analysis, and innovative educational technologies such as MOOCs for teacher training. He has contributed to understanding student responses to contextualized tasks in Vietnam and analyzing textbook alignment with Common Core standards in the US. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like statistical investigations and cognitive demands with practical educational challenges.

Key research themes include:

• Authenticity in mathematical modeling tasks
• Teacher professional development through online platforms
• Curriculum evaluation and standards implementation
• Cognitive demands of statistical tasks

Tran has published extensively in journals like International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology and Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, focusing on improving mathematics and statistics education at secondary and teacher-training levels. His collaborative projects with institutions like MERGA and the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education highlight his commitment to advancing pedagogical practices.