Research team
Researcher
Dr. Inbal Koloshi-Minsker is a research associate, under the supervision of Prof. Zehavit Kohen at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology at the Technion, on a research project of a scientific-engineering context with social contribution, among middle school students. During the project, students are creating physical models for technologies from the scientific-engineering industry, with the aim of developing engineers’ habits of mind in building a scientific-engineering-social product, mathematical modelling competencies and social-emotional skills required for success in teamwork in the high-tech industry.
Research Lab Engineer
Biographical Data Yoram has more than 30 years industry experience as process engineer in the printed circuit boards fabrication as well as managing and leading business process improvements in various business disciplines like sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. In 2020 Yoram completed the “Views” program at the Technion, Faculty of Education in Science and Technology and holds a chemistry teaching certificate. Yoram holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the
Biographical Data Zehavit Kohen, Ph.D. is a Prof. at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology at the Technion and the head of the Mathematics Teachers Education & Development (MtED) lab. Prof. Kohen is the academic director of the i-MAT program. In her research, she focuses on the training and professional development of mathematics teachers, with a focus on researching the design and large-scale implementation of mathematical modelling tasks
Faculty Member Teaching Associate
Dr. Ortal Nitzan is a post-doctoral fellowship and an adjunct lecturer. She is the director of the i-MAT program and a member of the development team. Her research focuses on the development of best-instructional practices for teaching mathematics. She holds a B.Sc. in mathematics and educational counseling, and a PhD in mathematics education in an integrated track, all from Bar-Ilan University.
PhD student
Hadas Handelman is a Ph.D. student under the supervision of Prof. Zehavit Kohen and a member of the development and evaluation team of the i-MAT program and the social project for scientific-engineering inquiry. Hadas investigates the role of extra-mathematical knowledge in STEM contexts within engineering inquiry activities based on mathematical modelling processes. She holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education with honors, supervised by Prof. Kohen. Hadas has extensive experience teaching
Mathematical modeling: Classroom integration challenges, from materials design to assessment and teacher training. Yasmin completed her master thesis under the supervision of Prof. Zehavit Kohen. One of the main questions discussed in here thesis is: How can we identify a good mathematical modeling problem? The study presents the process of constructing and validating an innovative assessment tool – ‘The Rubric for Assessing Mathematical Modeling Problems’. The rubric is based on
PhD student
Liron Schwartz-Aviad is a PhD student and a member of the i-MAT assessment team. She investigates the professional development of mathematics teachers in a professional development program for teaching mathematical modelling. Liron worked as a biology teacher at the secondary level. She holds a B.Sc. in biology from the Technion, and an M.Sc. in science education (summa cum laude) from Bar-Ilan University.
PhD student
Orit Cohen-Nissan is a PhD student and a member of the i-MAT assessment team. Orit investigates the learning processes of students who solve mathematical modelling problems. She has recently graduated with an M.Sc. in mathematics education (cum laude) under the supervision of Prof. Kohen. She teaches advanced mathematics at secondary school. She holds a B.Sc. in civil engineering and an M.Sc. in business administration, both from the Technion.
Exploring best-instructional practices within mathematical modelling instruction. Liat completed her master thesis under the supervision of Prof. Zehavit Kohen. Following a designated teachers’ professional development program for modelling instruction, this study first aimed to identify which best-instructional practices are manifested during mathematical modelling teaching at different stages of the modelling process. The second objective of the study was to identify which best-instructional practices are employed while teaching mathematical modelling tasks,
PhD student
Halima Sharkia is a PhD student and a member of the research team at the MtEd laboratory. Her research investigates the Mathematical Habits of Mind of high-school teachers and students in a hybrid learning environment. Halima works as a physics and mathematics teacher. She holds a B.Sc. in physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an M.Sc in mathematics education (summa cum laude) under the supervision of Prof. Kohen.
Mathematics teachers as self-regulated learners and mentors in online problem-solving forums. Nelly Keller is a PhD graduate, jointly supervised by Prof. Zehavit Kohen and by Prof. Boris Koichu from the Weizmann Institute. The research explored the professional development of mathematics teachers in their dual roles as learners and as teachers, in an innovative learning environment including a combination of online interactions and traditional classroom learning. Nelly has vast experience in
