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BIO

Dr. Thorsten Scheiner is a Visiting Professor at the Free University of Berlin, as well as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Learning Sciences and Teacher Education at the Australian Catholic University.

 

Scheiner's research has significantly shaped international scholarship by weaving together theoretical, conceptual, and empirical contributions through two complementary research programs. The first program focuses on mathematics teachers' knowledge and noticing skills, underscoring their pivotal role in fostering inclusive, equity-oriented teaching practices and enriching the discourse on professional learning in mathematics education.

 

The second program investigates students' mathematical thinking at the secondary and tertiary levels, with a focus on identifying and leveraging the strengths that students bring to their learning. This work provides profound insights into the epistemological, conceptual, and cognitive processes essential for developing deep mathematical understanding, aiming to shift the narrative in mathematics education from deficit-based to strengths-based perspectives.

 

Scheiner’s research has been acknowledged through publications in leading international journals such as Educational Studies in Mathematics, Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education and ZDM-Mathematics Education. His expertise has earned him invitations as a visiting scholar to prestigious institutions including Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley. With numerous awards, fellowships, and grants to his name, Scheiner also serves on the editorial boards of top-tier international education journals.

 

A dedicated mathematics educator, Scheiner has lectured in mathematics and mathematics education across universities in Australia, Germany, and New Zealand, and has also taught secondary mathematics in various school systems. His commitment to inclusive learning environments is evident in his efforts to recognise and value each student's contribution, actively working to dismantle systemic barriers such as deficit thinking in mathematics classrooms.

 

He is a former Fellow of the Foundation of German Business.

 

Dr Thorsten Scheiner

ACADEMIC

APPOINTMENTS

Free University of Berlin, Germany

Visiting Professor, Department of Mathematics, 2022-present  

Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education, Australia

Senior Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, 2023-present

Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, 2019-2022

The University of Auckland, New Zealand 

Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, 2017-2018

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EDUCATION

 

Ph.D. I University of Hamburg, Germany & Macquarie University, Australia 

Mathematics Education, 2018

Title of thesis: Toward theory advancement in mathematical cognition and teacher cognition

Master of Education I Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany

Major in Mathematics, 2013

Title of thesis: Linking general theories of teacher education with theories of mathematics education

 

Bachelor of Science I Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany

Major in Mathematics, 2011

Title of thesis: Comparative analysis of teacher education studies

(in German: Vergleichende Analyse von Lehrerbildungsstudien)   

RESEARCH

STAYS

Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education San Diego, USA

Department of Mathematics, San Diego State University, Feb-Apr 2014

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

Department of Mathematics, Jul-Aug 2018; Nov-Dec 2017; Nov 2013

Stanford University, USA

Graduate School of Education, Apr-Jun 2016  

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Department of Curriculum Studies, Apr-May 2015

The University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Institute of Education, Jul 2019; Sep 2012

University of California at Berkeley, USA

Graduate School of Education, Apr 2019; Jul-Sep 2014; Oct 2012-Mar 2013 

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OTHER

AFFILIATIONS

Foundation of German Business, Germany

Fellow, Klaus Murmann Fellowship, 2013-2016

Fellow, Studienkolleg Fellowship, 2009-2013

German International School Sydney, Australia

Teacher, 2017

German International School Dubai, VAE

Teaching Assistant, 2011  

German International School Cape Town, South Africa 

Teaching Assistant, 2011

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