معرفی
Adrian Simpson is a **Professor** and **Principal of St. Mary's College** at **Durham University**, within the **School of Education**. He holds academic leadership roles, including editorial positions for journals like *Research in Mathematics Education* and supervisory roles at universities in Grenada and Prague. His research focuses on mathematics education, particularly the transition from school to university mathematics, assessment practices in higher education, and critiques of quantitative methods in educational policy.
- Key Research Areas:
- Mathematics Education
- Assessment in Higher Education
- Evidence-Based Education Policy
- Psychology of Reasoning
His recent work critiques the misuse of statistical methods (e.g., effect sizes) in educational research and policy-making. He emphasizes the need for rigorous, context-sensitive approaches to evaluating educational interventions.
In publications, he explores topics like interleaving strategies in learning, the limitations of regression discontinuity designs, and teacher interpretations of policy terms like 'mastery.' His articles often bridge theoretical research and practical educational challenges.
Adrian has contributed to educational policy discussions through keynote speeches (e.g., Delta 2013, RUME 2010) and editorial leadership. He actively supervises doctoral students in mathematics education and policy analysis, fostering critical perspectives on educational research.
