AWM was excited to have Prof. Maria Fung visit us and share about her experiences as a college professor at a state university serving a diverse body of students.
Maria Fung is a professor of mathematics at Worcester State University. Her main interests lie in the mathematical preparation of K-12 teachers, inquiry-based and active learning pedagogy, and quantitative literacy. In recent years, she has been focusing on using contemplative practices in the college mathematics classroom, as a way to reduce mathematics anxiety and create opportunities for all students to grow.
Prof. Fung shared a few resources after her talk for interested audience members to continue exploring the ideas that she presented:
- NE-COMMIT: https://www.ne-commit.org/
- The Grading Conference: https://www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conference/
- Blog about alternative grading: https://gradingforgrowth.com/