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Daniel Thurm is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Siegen, Faculty IV, Department of Mathematics Didactics of Mathematics. He has been in this position since 2021, following a visiting professorship at the University of Paderborn and a postdoctoral role at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
His educational background includes a PhD in mathematics education from the University of Essen and a degree in mathematics with formal teacher training.
Thurm's research focuses on the integration of technology in mathematics teaching, teacher professional development, and cognitive activation in digital learning environments. He conducts comparative studies across countries, particularly between Germany and China, and has extensively studied the impact of the pandemic on distance mathematics education from both teacher and student perspectives.
His recent publications highlight a strong trend in evaluating professional development programs for teaching mathematics with technology, analyzing teacher beliefs and practices, and comparing digital platforms and textbooks. The research spans educational psychology, curriculum design, and cross-cultural pedagogy, with a consistent emphasis on practical implementation and teacher support.
While no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his work is published in leading journals such as Educational Studies in Mathematics and ZDM - Mathematics Education.
Dr. Thurm advises on teacher training and professional development, contributing to curriculum innovation. Though no specific grants are listed, his involvement in DAAD-funded and other collaborative projects suggests active grant engagement. He is associated with research initiatives like DigiMath4Edu and MINT-Pro²Digi, which focus on authentic, problem-based learning and digital transformation in STEM education.
He is part of a broader research team in mathematics didactics at the University of Siegen, collaborating with colleagues such as Prof. Barzel and Dr. Drijvers, and contributing to interdisciplinary projects like InterTeTra with Vietnam, although he is not listed as a core team member in all projects.
