Dr Kathryn Holmes

Biography

I am currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education. After completing a minor thesis in education in 1999 I commenced a PhD in the field of finance. This doctoral study lead to the development of high level statistical skills, particularly in regard to the analysis of time series. I was awarded my PhD in Financial Mathematics in 2006 and since that time I have continued to work as a researcher and teacher in mathematics education in addition to publishing extensively from my PhD.

Qualifications

• PhD, Monash University, 2006
• Master of Educational Studies, University of Newcastle, 2000
• Diploma in Education, University of Newcastle, 1984
• Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle, 1983

Research

Research keywords

• Mathematics Education
• Quantitative Research
• Time Series Analysis

Research expertise

I completed my PhD in Finance in 2006. The research involved in the PhD was highly quantitative and examined methods of modelling the preformance of managed funds. More recently, I am examining the notion of 'pedagogical content knowledge' and how it can be incorporated into mathematics teacher education programs. I am also interested in the effective integration of new technologies as educational tools both in the higher education setting and in relation to the teaching of mathematics in schools.

Collaboration

My current research focuses on effective mathematics pedagogy, mathematics pre-service teacher education and the innovative uses of educational technology.

Fields of Research

Centres and Groups

Centre

• Centre for the Study of Research Training and Impact (SORTI)

Memberships

Body relevant to professional practice.

• MANSW
• MERGA

Administrative

Administrative expertise

I have been a program convenor in the field of mathematics education for the past 9 years both at the undergraduate level (BTeach/BMath) and at the postgraduate level (M.Ed. Stud (maths)). Since July 2009 I have been the Deputy Head of School (Services) in the School of Education. I have also acted as libray liason officer and course coordinator for numerous courses.

Teaching

Teaching keywords

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Research

Teaching expertise

I have taught mathematics teacher education courses for the past 9 years at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. I was awarded an ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in 2008 for the development of an innovative blended learning program for the retraining of mathematics teachers.