Otto Shaw

Dr. Shaw is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Heidelberg University. He enjoys teaching future teachers about how people learn mathematics and how to teach mathematics conceptually for deeper understanding. He also teaches mathematics content courses, such as Geometry and Statistics, to students of various majors. Dr. Shaw is actively involved in the Ohio and National Councils of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM & NCTM) and supports professional development programs for K-12 mathematics teachers and college and university mathematics faculty.

Courses Taught

EDU 220: Principles of Teaching
EDU 380/386: Mathematical Literacy and Methods in MCE/AYA Education
EIS 281: Assessment and Grading for Equity in Education
MTH 117: Development of Number and Operation Sense
MTH 118: Algebraic Thinking in K-12 Education
MTH 119: Statistics
MTH 203: Geometry

Expertise

Teaching of mathematics and statistics, mathematics curriculum, assessment in education, use of spreadsheets

Research Interests

Curriculum, instruction, and assessment in mathematics education, mathematics teacher preparation, professional development for K-12 mathematics teachers and college and university mathematics faculty