Elizabeth Hughes

Elizabeth Hughes is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Northern Iowa, affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences and the Department of Mathematics. Her work focuses on teacher professional development and mathematical knowledge for teaching.

• University: University of Northern Iowa
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Department: Mathematics

Research Interests: Hughes specializes in creating practice-based learning experiences for educators. Her scholarship emphasizes the development of teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching, with a focus on:

• Collaborative lesson planning
• Productive mathematical discourse
• High-cognitive-demand task implementation
• Teacher reflection and collaboration
• Curriculum alignment for mathematical reasoning

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (1926-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on teacher education frameworks, classroom discourse strategies, and task design for mathematical reasoning. Key themes include:

• Evolution of pedagogical practices
• Development of teacher professional learning communities
• Implementation of standards-based instruction
• Integration of student thinking into classroom discourse
• Design of cognitively challenging mathematical tasks
• Historical perspectives on K-9 education