David Hung Cheong Lan

David Hung holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto and obtained his Ontario Teaching Certificate in 2008 after a B.Éd. from the University of Ottawa. He is a certified teacher in Ontario and British Columbia. With over two decades of experience in education, Dr. Hung has taught across primary, junior, intermediate, and senior grades in Ontario public schools and internationally, delivering instruction in both English and French. His research centers on exemplary teaching practices, particularly through the lens of socio-constructivism. He examines how educators foster collaborative learning, facilitate knowledge building, design effective and engaging lessons, sustain student engagement, and create inclusive, equitable, and supportive classroom learning environments. A key focus of his work is the strategic use of discourse and talk moves to enhance mathematics instruction. Dr. Hung’s research directly informs his teaching practice, where he delivers undergraduate and pre-service teacher education courses in mathematics and pedagogy. As a committed educator and researcher, he remains dedicated to enhancing teaching efficacy, promoting innovative practices in mathematics education, and inspiring excellence in education.

• Ph.D. Curriculum and Pedagogy, OISE / University of Toronto, Canada
• M.Éd. Enseignement, apprentissage et évaluation, University of Ottawa, Canada
• B.Éd. (magna cum laude) University of Ottawa, Canada
• PGDM Postgraduate Diploma in Management
• B.Eng. (Hons) Computer Science and Engineering

• • Final Year Project: Combined Source and Channel Coding Using Visual C++ (12 credits)

• GCE (A Level) Cambridge International Education

Languages: English, French

Research Interests: 

Mathematics Education; Teacher Education; Cooperative Learning; Classroom Discourse; Adolescent Teaching and Learning; Qualitative Case Study Research; FSL, AI in Education

Current Projects / Research:

2024-2026: Develop and seek accreditation for an FSL Initial Teacher Education Program - Funder: Ministry of Colleges and Universities - French Language Priorities Branch $300,000

2026-2027: Innover pour pallier le manque de stages pratiques en formation à l’enseignement en Ontario français : Fonds pour les nouvelles initiatives de recherche - Subventions d’exploration du CRSH 7000$ - Laurentian University

Exploring the Use of AI in Mathematics Education

Professional Membership:

Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS); Canadian Mathematical Education Study Group (CMESG); ACFAS, OAME, GDM

• Ontario Certified Teacher / Certificate of Qualification and Registration
• BC Teaching Certificate / Professional Certifcate of Qualification (Non-expiring)