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Kirk Weller, PhD

Kirk Weller, PhD

Academic Department Head
Mathematics
Phone: (231) 591-2594
Email: [email protected]

Education

  • PhD, University of Notre Dame, Mathematics
  • MS, University of Notre Dame, Mathematics
  • BA, Hope College, Mathematics

Biography

Previous positions:

Bethel College (IN) 1991-2002

University of North Texas 2002-06

University of Michigan Flint 2006-08

Ferris State University 2008 - present

Weller earned his BA in mathematics from Hope College and MS and PhD from the University of Notre Dame. After earning his terminal degree in mathematics, he changed his scholarly focus to collegiate mathematics education in the late 1990s. For about 10 years, he was a member of RUMEC (Research is Undergraduate Mathematics Education Community). His collaborative work in mathematics education has focused on linear algebra, students' conceptions of mathematical infinity, and the application of APOS Theory to the learning of mathematical concepts. Weller is currently involved in projects that promote retention among developmental students.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

  • Book Chapter
    Dubinsky, E., Vidakovic, D., Weller, K. (2018). "APOS Theory: Use of computer programs to foster mental constructions and student’s creativity," In V. Freeman (Ed.), J. L. Tassell (Ed.), Creativity and Technology in Mathematics Education. pp. 441-477. New York: Springer.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Trouba, J., Wood, R. (2015). "A comparison of instructional delivery formats in intermediate algebra," MathAMATYC Educator. 7 (1). pp. 14-23.
  • Book
    Arnon, I., Cottrill, J., Dubinsky, E., Oktac, A., Roa Fuentes, S., Trigueros, M., Weller, K. (2014). "APOS Theory: A Framework for Research and Curriculum Development in Mathematics Education," New York: Springer.
  • Journal Article
    Dubinsky, E., Arnon, I., Weller, K. (2013). "Preservice teachers’ understanding of the relation between a fraction or integer and its decimal expansion: A cognitive analysis," Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. 13 (3). pp. 232-258.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Arnon, I., Dubinsky, E. (2011). "Preservice teachers’ understanding of the relation between a fraction or integer and its decimal expansion: Strength and stability of belief," Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. 11 (2). pp. 129-159.
  • Book Chapter
    Brown, A., McDonald, M., Weller, K. (2010). "Step by step: Infinite iterative processes and actual infinity," In F. Hitt (Ed.), D. Holton (Ed.), P. Thompson (Ed.), Research in Collegiate Mathematics VII. pp. 115-142. Providence, NJ: American Mathematical Society.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Tunks, J. (2009). "Changing practice, changing minds, from arithmetical to algebraic thinking: An application of the Concerns Based Adoption Model (CBAM)," Educational Studies in Mathematics. 72 (2). pp. 161-183.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Arnon, I., Dubinsky, E. (2009). "Pre-service teachers’ understanding of the relation between a fraction or integer and its decimal expansion," Canadian Journal for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. 9 (1). pp. 5-28.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Stenger, C., Weller, K., Arnon, I., Dubinsky, E., Vidakovic, D. (2008). "A search for a constructivist approach for understanding an uncountable set," Revista Latinoamericana de Investigación en Matemática Educativa. 11 (1). pp. 93-125.
  • Journal Article
    Weller, K., Stenger, C., Dubinsky, E., Vidakovic, D. (2008). "Infinite iterative processes: The tennis ball problem," European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics. 11 (1). pp. 99-121.

Presentations

  • Oral Presentation
    Cavner Williams, L., Conley, K., Courtright-Nash, D., LaGrand, J., Pavletic, H., Weller, K., Zimmer, M. E., Teaching Academic Survival Skills Conference, "Expanding student and program success through faculty discourse analysis," Fort Lauderdale, FL, (March 21, 2023).
  • Oral Presentation
    Conley, K. (Author & Presenter), Weller, K. (Author & Presenter), Cavner Williams, L. (Author & Presenter), Pavletic, H. (Author & Presenter), American Association of State Colleges and Universities, "Walking the Talk- Leading the Equity Centered University," AASCU, Virtual, (February 2021).
  • Keynote/Plenary Address
    Bentley, J., Cavner Williams, L., Conley, K., Pavletic, H., Weller, K., American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Winter Meeting, "Exemplary practices: Increasing retention and reducing time-to-degree in the cross-curricular career community," American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Virtual, (January 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    Cavner Williams, L., Pavletic, H., Weller, K., Conley, K., Great Lakes Regional Student Success Conference, "Scalable Co-requisite Cohorts: Professionalism in Developmental Reading, Writing, and Math," Detriot, MI, (March 2019).
  • Oral Presentation
    Weller, K. (Author & Presenter), Haik, K. (Author & Presenter), Academic Chairperson's Conference, "Building Community and Teaching Excellence Among Adjunct Faculty," Kansas State University, Houston, TX, (February 2019).
  • Poster
    Conley, K. (Author & Presenter), Pavletic, H. (Author & Presenter), Weller, K. (Author & Presenter), Cavner-Williams, L. (Author & Presenter), Great Lakes Regional Student Success Conference, "Using Community, Exploration, and Professionalism as a Ladder for Success," Oakland University, Detroit, Michigan, (February 2018).
  • Oral Presentation
    Conley, K. (Author & Presenter), Pavletic, H. (Author & Presenter), Weller, K. (Author & Presenter), Cavner-Williams, L. (Author & Presenter), Michigan Developmental Education Consortium, "Changing Pedagogical Teaching Approaches to Increase Student Success in English, Reading, and Mathematics," Delta College, Bay City, Michigan, (October 2017).
  • Oral Presentation
    Conley, K. A. (Author & Presenter), Pavletic, H. (Author & Presenter), Weller, K. (Author & Presenter), Carner-Williams, L. (Author & Presenter), Research-Based Best Practices in Developmental Education, "Changing Pedagogical Teaching Approaches to Increase Student Success in English, Reading, and Mathematics," Michigan Developmental Education Consortium, Delta College, Bay City Michigan, (October 13, 2017).
  • Panel Discussion
    Weller, K. (Panelist), Rotman, J. (Panelist), Annual Meeting of the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America, "Discussion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement," MAA, Flint, MI, (May 2014).
  • Panel Discussion
    Weller, K. (Panelist), Michigan Student Success Summit, "The Right Math at the Right Time," Oakland University, Lansing, MI, (October 2013).