David Hung Cheong Lan
Biography
Dr. David Hung is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Health at Laurentian University. He 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. (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa.
With over two decades of experience in the field of 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 the field of education.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Pedagogy, OISE / University of Toronto, Canada
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation, University of Ottawa, Canada
- Baccalauréat en éducation (B.Éd.) University of Ottawa, Canada
- Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) Qualifications: Senior (Mathematics, Computer Studies, Business Studies), Primary, Junior, Intermediate, French as a Second Language (Spec)
- Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (Hons) in Computer Science and Engineering
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) A- Level, University of Cambridge International Examination
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor (Mathematics Education)
Faculty of Education and Health
Languages:
- English: Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and peer reviewing
- French: Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and peer reviewing
On The Web
Email: dhung@laurentian.ca
Rendre les mathématiques pratiques et amusantes pour faciliter l’apprentissage
Laurentian prof instils love of math in future teachers
Laurentian prof helps aspiring teachers bring math to life
Future Teachers Learning to Make Math Fun
Research
Research Interests:
Mathematics Education
Teacher Education
Teacher Practices
Cooperative Learning
Classroom Discourse
Adolescent Teaching and Learning
Qualitative Case Study Research
Awards
- Laurentian University Start-up Grant 2024-2027 $8000
- 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)
Teaching
EDUC 3026 - Mathematics Content Review for Teachers
EDUC 4242 - Mathematics (Junior/Intermediate)
Mathematics; Instructional Strategies; Mathematics Education; Curriculum Development; Research Methods; Teacher Practices; Qualitative Case Study Research
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.