Ljerka Jukić Matić

Dr. Ljerka Jukić Matić is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. As Head of the Geometry and Mathematics Education Group, her work focuses on:

• Teacher professional development
• Digital game-based learning (DGBL)
• Curriculum resource design and utilization

Her recent publications examine:

• Non-routine task approaches in undergraduate mathematics
• Constructionist DGBL implementation challenges
• Longitudinal curriculum material interactions
• Systematic reviews of teacher professional development

Research trends in her 15 most recent articles highlight:

• Integration of DGBL in secondary mathematics
• Teacher-student-textbook dynamics
• Cross-cultural comparisons of mathematical concepts
• Assessment of conceptual vs procedural knowledge retention

She employs mixed-methods research designs, combining:

• Longitudinal case studies
• Triangulated data collection
• Frameworks like curricular noticing and Ref*AER

Her work contributes to understanding:

• Mathematics teacher design capacity
• Textbook's role in educational reform
• Implementation of creativity-fostering tasks
• Remote education challenges during the pandemic