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Andreas Eckert is a faculty member at Linnaeus University, specifically in the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Technology. With a background as a high school teacher and a PhD in mathematics didactics, he specializes in mathematics education research with a focus on practical classroom applications and teacher development.
His educational background includes a doctoral degree from Linnaeus University, as evidenced by his 2017 dissertation "Contributing to develop contributions: - a metaphor for teaching in the reform mathematics classroom." This foundational work has shaped his research trajectory in mathematics education.
Eckert's research focuses on practical investigations of mathematics classrooms, particularly examining teacher and student actions in real educational settings. His work emphasizes the integration of digital technologies in mathematics teaching, as demonstrated through projects like DigiMath, which explores how common classroom technologies can enhance mathematics instruction. He has developed particular expertise in teaching probability theory in primary schools and has investigated innovative approaches such as using programming social robots in multilingual primary school settings. His methodological approach often involves collaboration with practicing teachers to ensure practical relevance and applicability of his research findings.
Eckert's recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with significant contributions in 2023-2024. His work spans various research areas within mathematics education, including simulation-based learning for hypothesis testing, resource design for teaching, color-coding strategies for pattern generalization, and symbolic interactionist approaches to classroom discourse. These publications appear in reputable journals and conference proceedings in the field of mathematics education.
Professional Service:
- Managing editor for NOMAD - Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education
- Board member of SMDF - Swedish Association for Mathematics Didactic Research
- Representative in NoRME - Nordic Society for Research in Mathematics Education
Eckert actively teaches mathematics to university students who are preparing to become elementary and secondary school teachers. His teaching emphasizes digital tools and programming, directly connecting to his research interests. Through his DigiMath project and other initiatives, he works to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice, particularly in the Swedish educational context.
