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Name: Jeff Farmer
Associate Professor of Mathematics |
Classes:
Calculus & Cognitive Semantics, Analysis, Honors Seminar(Geometry
and the Infinite)
Teaching Philosophy:
My fundamental goal is the mathematical empowerment of my students.
I want them to understand and own the mathematical ideas and develop their
own mathematical creativity and problem-solving ability. I understand
mathematical thinking as a natural activity of the human mind and work to
stimulate, support and nurture mathematical thinking in my students.
Experience:
I have taught mathematics, physics, German, linguistics and mathematics
education at the high school and university levels.
Interests:
Writing in mathematics, language use in the mathematics classrom, Banach
spaces, cognitive semantics, evolutionary psychology, equity issues in
mathematics education
Research and Publications:
Teacher professional development,mathematics education reform, polynomials
on Banach spaces, finite metric spaces, and discourse analysis (linguistics).
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Information
E-Mail: jeff.farmer@unco.edu
Telephone: (970) 351-2891
Fax: (970) 351-1225
Office: Ross 2239F