Michael Gaidoschik

Michael Gaidoschik is a tenured full professor in Mathematics Education at the Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He teaches courses on mathematics didactics for primary education (ages 5-12) and focuses on early arithmetic instruction, part-whole number concepts, and inclusive teaching methodologies.

• Office hours: Tuesday 13:00-14:00
• Email: Michael.Gaidoschik@unibz.it

His research addresses challenges in arithmetic instruction, particularly transitions from kindergarten to primary school, inclusive education strategies, and developmental approaches to number sense. He critiques traditional diagnostics like 'dyscalculia' and promotes didactic solutions for learning difficulties.

Recent publication trends show emphasis on flexible decimal place value teaching, division conceptualization, metric system instruction, and interdisciplinary frameworks for mathematical learning barriers.