معرفی
Dr. Wendy Stienstra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at The King's University. She holds a PhD in Educational Studies from Lakehead University, an MEd in Educational Administration, and a BA in Mathematics. Her research focuses on mathematical understanding and teaching strategies, particularly in pre-service teacher education. She has extensive experience teaching high school mathematics and has worked with diverse student populations, including adults with developmental disabilities. Dr. Stienstra emphasizes the development of pedagogical content knowledge in future educators.
- Education Background: PhD (Lakehead), MEd (Lakehead), BA (Dordt College)
- Teaching Certifications: Secondary Mathematics (Calvin College)
Her research explores the evolution of mathematical understanding in teacher candidates through constructivist-oriented courses. She investigates how strategies like video-taped interviews and problem-solving sessions influence learning landscapes in topics such as division, rational numbers, and ratio/proportion. She teaches courses on mathematics pedagogy, curriculum design, and practicum supervision for elementary and secondary education.
