Plenary Speaker: Steve Hinds
Active Learning in Adult Numeracy & Mathematics
Steve Hinds is the Director of Active Learning in Adult Numeracy & Mathematics, where he teaches math, conducts research, devises professional development projects, and writes curricula, especially for programs that serve adults and community college students who have had difficulty learning mathematics. Prior to this, Steve was a Mathematics Professional Developer for The City Colleges of Chicago. Previously, he was a Curriculum Developer at UChicago STEM Education, located at the University of Chicago. Before moving to Chicago, Steve was a University Mathematics Professional Developer for the central Office of Academic Affairs at The City University of New York (CUNY) where he led projects serving adult numeracy, high school, and developmental college students. He was a founder of CUNY Start, an alternative to traditional developmental mathematics that emphasizes active learning, student-centered pedagogy, and a unique and intensive instructor induction model. Steve has also served as a Subject Matter Expert for a variety of U.S. Department of Education-funded projects. Steve began his career in education as a high school math teacher in New Haven, Connecticut.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]