Dr Duncan Symons is a lecturer in science and mathematics education.His primary responsibilities involve preparatory teacher education in the fields of primary mathematics and science.Duncan's research interests include inquiry, investigative and problem based approaches to mathematics education in the primary years. He is also interested in how mathematics can be embedded within the broader curriculum.The adoption and promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) as a means to achieve integration has become an area of research and teaching interest, and Duncan facilitates a program for teacher candidates at the University of Melbourne with this as a focus.
Duncan has many research publications in the areas of technology embedded mathematics, dialogic approaches to mathematics instruction and integrated STEM education.
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'Infinity-based thinking' in the primary classroom: a case for its inclusion in the curriculum
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
Melbourne Early Career Academic Fellowship
Credentials
Positions
Lecturer (Mecaf)
Melbourne Graduate School Of Education
Education
Doctor of Education
University of Melbourne
Master of Education
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Education
University of Melbourne