David Hung Cheong Lan
Biography
Dr. David Hung is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education and Health at Laurentian University. He completed his PhD in Mathematics Education at OISE/University of Toronto. He obtained his Ontario Teaching Certificate in 2008 after his B.Éd. (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa. His other academic qualifications include a B.Eng. (Hons) Computer Science and Engineering, a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation, and a Graduate Diploma in Management. He has taught primary, junior, intermediate and senior grades in Ontario public schools and overseas in both English and French.
His other roles in education in Ontario and abroad include being a: Math Lead Teacher, Math Coach, Math Curriculum Writer, Pre-service Teacher Mentor, International Language Public School Principal, Lecturer for Curtin University, IT Consultant at the Ontario Ministry of Education, and Badminton Coach to name a few.
Education
Ph.D. Curriculum and Pedagogy, OISE/ University of Toronto, Canada
M.Ed., Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation, University of Ottawa, Canada
B.Éd., (Senior Math, Computer Studies, Business Studies; Primary, Junior) University of Ottawa, Canada
Graduate Diploma in Management
B.Eng (Hons) Computer Science and Engineering
GCE A-Level University of Cambridge International Examination
Research
Research Interests:
Mathematics Education, Cooperative Learning, Classroom Discourse, Adolescent Teaching and Learning, Teacher Education, Qualitative Case Study Research.
Awards
- School of Graduate Studies Conference Grant of the University of Toronto (2017)
- OISE / University of Toronto Graduate Student Association Conference Grant (2016-2018)
- OISE / University of Toronto Graduate Students Research Conference Travel Program (2017)
- Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Conference Grant (2017 and 2018)
Publications
Refereed Conferences and Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. (2021). Teachers’ Use of Discourse to Promote Student Learning in Grade 7 and 8 Mathematics [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toronto]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. (2018). Use of student talk with adolescents to promote student learning in mathematics [Round Table Session]. Canadian Society for Studies in Education. University of Regina, Regina, 26-30 May 2018.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. (2018). Using student talk with adolescents to improve student learning in Mathematics in Ontario [Roundtable session]. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, 5-8 January 2018.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. (2017). Investigating teachers’ use of student communication as a teaching strategy to promote student learning and student achievement in a grade 7 and 8 mathematics classroom [Conference Presentation]. Canadian Society for Studies in Education. Ryerson University, Toronto, 27 May - 1 June 2017.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. & Ah-Teck, J. C. (2015). Factors enhancing teenagers’ learning of data management through the use of common technological communication tools in a fully online learning environment. [Conference Presentation]. International Journal of Arts and Sciences. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 26-30 May 2015.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. & Ah-Teck, J. C. (2015). Using technological communication tools for teaching mathematics to elementary students to enhance their learning experience. International Journal of Arts and Sciences. pp. 349-358.
- Hung Cheong Lan, D. & Ah-Teck, J. C. (2014). Intermediate Math through an online learning environment. The Quest for Improved Student Achievement: A Journal of Educational Inquiry and Practice, 8.
- Ah-Teck, J. C. & Hung, D. (2014). Standing on the shoulders of Giants: An ethical leadership agenda for educational reform in Mauritius. International Journal of Arts and Sciences. pp. 369-390.
- Ah-Teck, J. C. & Hung Cheong Lan, D. (2014). The ethical dimension of leadership in managing educational change: A conceptual framework for systemic school improvement in Mauritius. Proceedings of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences' (IJAS) American Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines. Ryerson University, Toronto, 19-22 May 2014.
- Hung, D. & Ah-Teck, J. C. (2013). Total Quality Management for Continual School Improvement: Guiding principles of success that can be derived from Mauritius. The Quest for Improved Student Achievement: A Journal of Educational Inquiry and Practice, 7, 1-13.