معرفی
Dr. Gregory D. Foley serves as the Robert L. Morton Professor of Mathematics Education in Ohio University's Patton College of Education, holding a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mathematics. His work bridges teacher education and mathematical sciences through research on secondary-to-postsecondary transitions.
His scholarly foundation includes B.A. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from The University of Texas at Austin. This background informs his expertise across the mathematical spectrum—from basic arithmetic to graduate-level theory.
Dr. Foley's research revolutionizes quantitative education through his 5C model (Context, Compute, Communicate, Critique, Create), transforming mathematics from a gatekeeper to a gateway for critical citizenship. His investigations span
- Cognitively demanding task implementation
- Inquiry-based gateway course design
- Spatial thinking development
- Financial modeling applications
- Teacher professional development frameworks
Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on quantitative literacy as civic infrastructure, with growing emphasis on critical citizenship applications since 2021. His work increasingly examines international implementations while maintaining strong Ohio-based teacher development initiatives.
As holder of the endowed Robert L. Morton Professorship, Dr. Foley demonstrates sustained scholarly impact through textbook development (including the 11th edition of Precalculus), high-impact journal publications, and leadership in national mathematics education discourse.
His research program actively engages international collaborators across Nepal and Kenya while supporting Ohio's teacher development networks. Current projects investigate how quantitative reasoning frameworks foster civic agency through financial literacy, data interpretation, and modeling of societal issues.
Dr. Foley leads curriculum development initiatives that create accessible mathematical pathways, notably through the Advanced Quantitative Reasoning series which reimagines mathematics as relevant to students' lives and civic responsibilities.
