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Joseph Kozlowski, Ph.D., is a 2nd Grade Teacher and Educational Researcher at Edith Bowen Laboratory School, part of Utah State University. His work bridges classroom practice with educational research in mathematics and computer science for young learners.
- B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from University of Wyoming
- M.S. in Middle Level Mathematics from University of Wyoming
- Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and Leadership from Utah State University
Dr. Kozlowski specializes in creating rich educational experiences that foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through integrated approaches like using birding to connect academic subjects across home, school, and community contexts. His research examines how coding toys and interfaces support mathematical and computational thinking in elementary classrooms, with emphasis on creative engagement and multimodal learning strategies.
His recent publications (2019-2025) reveal consistent focus on computational thinking development in early childhood, particularly through robot coding toys and digital math games. Key trends include designing formative assessments for algorithmic thinking, establishing learning trajectories for math-CS integration, and analyzing how design features of educational tools mediate children's mathematical engagement and reference frame shifting.
Through his role at the laboratory school, Dr. Kozlowski actively mentors pre-service teachers and develops innovative teaching practices that connect theoretical research with classroom implementation. The Edith Bowen Laboratory School serves as a living laboratory where he tests and refines approaches to mathematics education, computational thinking, and integrated curriculum design.
