Faculty

Dr. Jason Johnson is an Associate Professor of mathematics education and has been invested in the learning and teaching of mathematics since the 1990s. He has been a classroom teacher of mathematics and a university mathematics instructor. Dr. Johnson is from Buffalo, New York, and earned all his higher education degrees in Florida, USA. He received his baccalaureate degree from the University of Central Florida, master's degree from Nova Southeastern University, and Ph.D. from Florida State University. Additionally, he has published research and creative projects in scholarly research journals and teacher journals. Dr. Johnson has also provided professional development for teachers in various countries ranging in topics from the effective use of graphing calculators to practical assessments. Dr. Johnson's research interests are ethnomathematics, effective use of technology in the learning and teaching of mathematics, and teaching mathematics for social justice.

Dr. Johnson has previously held positions with other institutions. While at Florida A&M University (FAMU), Dr. Johnson taught undergraduate mathematics courses in the Department of Mathematics. At Middle Tennessee State University (tenured and promoted to Associate Professor), he taught undergraduate mathematics and mathematics education courses. He also taught in the graduate program; he was responsible for such courses as Current Trends in Mathematics Education and Technology for Mathematics Teachers. In 2011, Dr. Johnson was employed with Zayed University (promoted to Full Professor) Dubai campus. While at Zayed University, he taught in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and College of Education, where he was the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. He later joined Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) in January 2022, where he continues to inspire teachers. Dr. Johnson has been teaching in the United Arab Emirates since 2011.

Dr. Johnson's teaching experience ranges from school mathematics to university mathematics and mathematics education. He has experience teaching mathematics in elementary, middle grades, secondary, and university. Dr. Johnson has taught at Jones High School, Union Park Middle School, and Winter Springs High School, all located in the Orlando, Florida. He has extensive experience teaching mathematics education courses for in-service and pre-service teachers, specifically mathematics content and pedagogical content knowledge. Dr. Johnson also has experience mentoring graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels.

Dr. Johnson's service to ECAE, community, and mathematics education support diverse experiences. He has been a National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) member since 1996. One of Dr. Johnson's most noteworthy community and mathematics education efforts is the Mathematics Education Research Group in the UAE (MERG-UAE). The group was created to provide other mathematics educators in the UAE with a professional, collaborative, and supportive environment. In the beginning, the group contained five mathematics educators. Currently, the group has increased to over 20. Another vital community service that Dr. Johnson provided was to empower mathematics teachers in the UAE to use technology effectively. He created the group Teachers Teaching with Technology (T³) in the UAE. The group is sponsored by Texas Instruments (TI). The intent of the group is to allows mathematics teachers to learn research-based strategies for effectively using the TI-Nspire graphing calculator and other TI technology resources. Additionally, Dr. Johnson has provided professional development for teachers in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Republic of the Maldives, and Bangladesh.

Dr. Johnson's research and creative projects underscore improving the learning and teaching of mathematics in grades PreK – 16. His most noteworthy research project was the development of two IOS Math Apps, which contained ethnomathematics modules based on Emirati culture. The Math App was designed for UAE students in grade six. Two Zayed University grants created both Math App (grants total 600,000 DHS). Moreover, Dr. Johnson has published his research in such journals as Sustainability, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, Policy Futures in Education, International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, Journal of Mathematics and Culture, and The Electronic Journal of e-Learning. He has also published his creative projects and research in journals dedicated to teachers. These journals include Teach Middle East, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (NCTM), Dimensions in Mathematics: Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and MathAMATYC Educator.

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Research Journals

• Jarrah, A. M., Almassri, H., Johnson, J. D., & Wardat, Y. (2022). Assessing the impact of digital games-based learning on students’ performance in learning fractions using (ABACUS) software application. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 18(10), em2159. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/12421
• Johnson, J.D., Smail, L., Corey, D., and Jarrah, A. M. (2022). Using Bayesian Networks to provide educational implications: Mobile learning and ethnomathematics to improve sustainability in mathematics education. Sustainability, 14, 10, 1 – 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14105897
• Bailey, F., Kaviani, A., Johnson, J. D., Eppard, J., & Johnson, H. (2022). Changing the narrative on COVID-19: Shifting mindsets and teaching practices in higher education. Policy Futures in Education, 20(4), 492–508. https://doi.org/10.1177/14782103211055189
• Eppard, J., Williams, C., Hojeij, Z., & Johnson, J. D. (2022). iPad integration: How parents and students perceive its effectiveness. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology (IJEMST), 10(2), 372-390. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijemst.2079
• Eppard, J., Kaviani, A., Johnson, J. D., & Bowles, M. (2021). EdTech culturation: Adopting and adapting educational technology to meet the needs of students in a local context. The Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 19(6), 515–530.
• Johnson, J. D. & Corey, D., (2020). A brief introduction to ethno-m-learning (EmL): What is it? Why students need it? Journal of Mathematics and Culture, 14(2), 51–70.
• Johnson, J. D. & Williams, C. (2020). Mobile learning features preferred: An examination of students in the United Arab Emirates. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education. 15(3), 1–13.
• Johnson, J. D. & Corey, D. (2020). Reaching the 21^st century student in the United Arab Emirate using ethnomathematics through #Innovation. Revemop Journal, 2, e202010, 1–13.
• Johnson, J. D. & Rudder, C. A. (2017). Calculus Writing Prompts. MathAMATYC Educator, 8(3), 42–46.
• Johnson, J. D. (2017). A topic revisited: Students in the Republic of the Maldives writing contextual word problems. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 12(3), 549–559.
• Johnson, J. D. (2015). A Florida Teacher Using Word Problems Grounded in Ethnomathematics.  Dimensions in Mathematics: Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 36(1), 14–18.
• Johnson, J. D. (2011).  Social Justice Lessons & Mathematics.  Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 17(3), 174–178.
• Johnson, J. D. & Walker, M. (2011).  Trigonometry students' knowing when to use hand-held CAS technology to make sense of mathematics.  Journal of Mathematical Sciences & Mathematics Education, 6(2), 17–34.
• Johnson, J. D. (2010).  Prospective middle grades mathematics teachers using hand-held CAS to create rich mathematical task.  Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Mathematics Education, 5(2), 42–54.
• Mary, E. C., Klerlein, J. T., & Johnson, J. D. (2010, May).  Developing mathematics content knowledge along new paths: Shifting from student to teacher.  New England

Book Chapters

• Johnson, J. D. (2015). Explore Percentages! In C. Gitsaki & T. Alexiou (Eds.), Recipes for Wireless Teachers. Dubai, UAE: Alpha Publishing.
• Johnson, J. D. & Chappell, M. F. (2009). Mentoring mindsets for the beginning mathematics teacher. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Winters, J. & Johnson, J. D. (2009). The beginning Mentor: Five essential responsibilities of an effective mentor. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA.:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Johnson, J. D. (2009). Observing a preservice teacher. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Preservice Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA.:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Johnson, J. & Chappell, M. F. (2009). Mentoring mindsets for the preservice mathematics teacher. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Preservice Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA.:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Winters, J. & Johnson, J. D. (2009). Five essential responsibilities of an effective mentor. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Preservice Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Winters, J. & Johnson, J. D. (2009). Five essential responsibilities of an effective experienced mentor. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Experienced Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Johnson, J. D. (2009). Observing a Protégé. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Experienced Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Johnson, J. D. (2009). Observing a new teacher. In G. Zimmermann, P. Guinee, L. M. Fulmore, & E. Murray (Eds.), Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA.:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Posters

• Williams, C. D. & Johnson, J. (2019). Undergraduate student preference of mobile learning features to make sense of mathematics. Poster to be presented at the 11^th annual International Conference of Education and New Learning Technologies in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
• Johnson, J.D., Corey, D. and Tamim, R. (2017). A preliminary study to explore mobile learning in the 6th grade mathematics classroom in the United Arab Emirates. Poster presentation at the EduLearn17 9th Annual international Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Barcelona, Spain. July 3-5.
• Johnson, J. D. (2015). Ethnomathematics: Students in the Maldives Creating Word Problems. National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Reginal Conference & Exposition. Nashville, Tennessee, USA, November 18-20.
• Johnson, J. D. and Walker, M. (2012). Hand-Held CAS Technology: When Do Students Use Them TO Make Sense of Mathematics? Poster Presented at The 12th International Congress on Mathematics Education, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
• Johnson, J. D. (2008). Empowering Mathematics and Science Teachers to use Social Justice.   Teachers Now Monthly Seminar: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
• Clayton, M., Gilbert, L., Graeff, T., Johnson, J. D., & Pondillo, R. (2007). Scholarship on teaching and learning (SoTL): Engaging in instructional excellence.  Middle Tennessee State University Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Creative Projects

• Johnson, J.D., Meda, L., & Bailey, F. (2020). Strategies for teachers to foster ALL students mathematical mastery. Teach Middle East, 7(2), 11.
• Johnson, J.D., (2019). Teacher Training: Learning Beyond Boundaries. Teacher Learning Network. Lagos, Nigeria. August 26 – 30, 2019.
• Johnson, J.D., (2018). Teacher Training: Increasing Critical Thinking During Instruction. Patiya Model High School in Chittagong, Bangladesh. January 19, 2018.
• Johnson, J.D. (2017). Using technology effectively to engage the STEM student. Teach Middle East, 4(5), 32.
• Johnson, J.D., (2013). Student Training: Problem Solving in Mathematics. Island of Kuda Huraa, Republic of the Maldives. June 9 – 15, 2013.
• Johnson, J.D., (2013). Teacher Training: How To Forester Student Problem Solving. Island of Kuda Huraa, Republic of the Maldives. June 9 – 15, 2013.