Overview
Background
Professor Peter Galbraith has an outstanding profile in mathematics education. In research, Peter’s major contribution has been in the field of mathematical modelling and the teaching of modelling to secondary school students. Peter is widely recognised for his international leadership in mathematics education. He has served on the editorial board of Educational Studies in Mathematics since 1999.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith is:
- Not available for supervision
Works
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2001
Book Chapter
Conceptual and procedural demands embedded in modelling tasks
Galbraith, P. L. and Haines, C. (2001). Conceptual and procedural demands embedded in modelling tasks. Modelling and Mathematics Education: ICTMA 9: Applications in Science and Technology. (pp. 342-351) edited by J. F. Matos, W. Blum, K. Houston and S. P. Carreira. Chicester, UK: Horwood.
2001
Conference Publication
Digging beneath the surface: When manipulators, mathematics, and students mix
Galbraith, P. L. and Pemberton, M. R. (2001). Digging beneath the surface: When manipulators, mathematics, and students mix. Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, 10-14 April 2001. Washington, DC: US Department of Education.
2001
Conference Publication
Integrating technology in mathematics learning: What some students say
Galbraith, P.L., Goos, M. E., Renshaw, P. and Geiger, V. (2001). Integrating technology in mathematics learning: What some students say. 24th Annual Conference MERGA, Sydney, 30 June - 4 July 2001. Sydney: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
2001
Conference Publication
Teaching applications in technology enriched mathematics classrooms
Goos, M. E., Galbraith, P. L., Renshaw, P. and Geiger, V. (2001). Teaching applications in technology enriched mathematics classrooms. ICTMA 10, Beijing, 29 July - 2 August 2001. Beijing: China Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
2001
Conference Publication
Mathematical modelling as pedagogy: Impact of an immersion program
Dunne, T. and Galbraith, P. L. (2001). Mathematical modelling as pedagogy: Impact of an immersion program. ICTMA 10, Beijing, 29 July - 2 August 2001. Beijing: China Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
2001
Journal Article
Systems thinking: A lens and scalpel for organizational learning
Galbraith, P. L. (2001). Systems thinking: A lens and scalpel for organizational learning. ERIC Document Reproduction Service, ED453186, 1-15.
2000
Journal Article
Reshaping teacher and student roles in technology-enriched classrooms
Goos, M. E., Galbraith, P. L., Renshaw, P. and Geiger, V. (2000). Reshaping teacher and student roles in technology-enriched classrooms. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 12 (3), 303-320. doi: 10.1007/BF03217091
2000
Journal Article
Learning organisations: Sifting the wheat from the chaff
Galbraith, P. L. (2000). Learning organisations: Sifting the wheat from the chaff. Perspectives on Educational Leadership, 10 (5), 1-2.
2000
Conference Publication
The thinking-talking-technology connection
Goos, M. E., Galbraith, P. L. and Renshaw, P. (2000). The thinking-talking-technology connection. ICME 9, Tokyo, 31 July - 6 August 2000. Tokyo:
2000
Conference Publication
Manipulator or magician: Is there a free lunch?
Galbraith, P. L. and Pemberton, M. R. (2000). Manipulator or magician: Is there a free lunch?. MERGA 23, Fremantle, 5-9 July 2000. Fremantle: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
2000
Journal Article
Conceptual mis(understandings) of beginning undergraduates
Galbraith, P. L. and Haines, C. (2000). Conceptual mis(understandings) of beginning undergraduates. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 31 (5), 651-678. doi: 10.1080/002073900434350
2000
Conference Publication
Prioritising mathematical skills for an educated workforce
Galbraith, P. L. and Haines, C. (2000). Prioritising mathematical skills for an educated workforce. CIEAEM 51, Chichester, UK, July 1999. Chichester, UK: Horwood.
2000
Journal Article
A money problem: A source of insight into problem solving action
Goos, Merrilyn, Galbraith, Peter and Renshaw, Peter (2000). A money problem: A source of insight into problem solving action. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, April 13, 1-21.
2000
Conference Publication
Emergent properties of teaching-learning in technology-enriched classrooms
Galbraith, P. L., Goos, M. E., Renshaw, P. and Geiger, V. (2000). Emergent properties of teaching-learning in technology-enriched classrooms. MERGA 23, Fremantle, 5-9 July 2000. Fremantle: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
2000
Conference Publication
Classroom voices: Technology enriched interactions in a community of mathematical practice
Goos, M. E., Galbraith, P. L., Renshaw, P. and Geiger, V. (2000). Classroom voices: Technology enriched interactions in a community of mathematical practice. ICME 9, Tokyo, 31 July - 6 August 2000. Tokyo: International Congress on Mathematical Education.
2000
Book
Mathematics-Computing Attitude Scales
Galbraith, P. L. and Haines, C. (2000). Mathematics-Computing Attitude Scales. London: Department of Continuing Education, City University.
2000
Journal Article
Student knowledge and teacher perceptions of secondary mathematics graduates
Pemberton, M. R. and Galbraith, P. L. (2000). Student knowledge and teacher perceptions of secondary mathematics graduates. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 14 (2), 4-14.
2000
Conference Publication
Calculating the future: Threats and opportunities
Galbraith, P. L. (2000). Calculating the future: Threats and opportunities. Students, Mathematics and Graphics Calculators, Sydney, 30-31 March 2000. Adelaide: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
2000
Journal Article
Teaching mathematics through national lotteries
Burghes, D. and Galbraith, P. L. (2000). Teaching mathematics through national lotteries. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, February 2, 1-5.
2000
Conference Publication
Swings and roundabouts: Riding the punches of university management dilemmas
Galbraith, P. L. (2000). Swings and roundabouts: Riding the punches of university management dilemmas. International Conference on Systems Thinking in Management, Deakin University, 8-10 November 2000. Geelong, Vic: Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Students Engaging With Professional Mathematical Software: A Study of First-Year University Mathematics Learning with Matlab
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF UNCERTAINTY; POSTSTRUCTURALISMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
ASSESSING HIGHER ORDER MATHEMATICAL THINKING THROUGH APPLICATIONS
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Learning Mathematics with Technology from a Social Perspective: A Study of Secondary Students' Iindividual and Collaborative Practices in a Technologically Rich Mathematics Classroom
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
FUTURES OF EDUCATION: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES AND CULTURAL PLURALISM
Associate Advisor
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