by George Gadanidis, PhD – Western University – Email: ggadanid@uwo.ca
A research project that provides free online tutoring & enrichment for students in grades 6-10, using Western University’s Zoom account.
ABOUT THE TUTORING SESSIONS
Sessions are scheduled only when the student needs help, through an email sent by the parent to George Gadanidis at ggadanid@uwo.ca (or to a research assistant).
Tutoring sessions are typically scheduled after school and on weekends. Space is limited.
Parents are welcome to observe and participate in the sessions but not required.
Instructors
| Emily Deeb | Alex Huang | George Gadanidis |
| I’m studying to be a Math and Economics teacher, leveraging both my academic background—Bachelor’s in Commerce (University of Guelph) and Master’s in Finance (Saint Mary’s University)—as well as a decade of diverse work experience in finance, education, and academic research. My interest in coding started with Computer Studies in high school, and is now an invaluable skill. My goal is to demystify challenging concepts for students! | I’m currently pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Education, to teach math, physics, and computer science. I also have undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering (University of Waterloo) and psychology (Western University). As a lifelong learner and explorer, it brings me joy to help students succeed in their academic pursuits. | I am a Western Education professor in mathematics and computer science education. I design and research mathematics and coding experiences that students may share and discuss with family and friends as they would with a good book or a favourite movie, such as: I can hold infinity in my hand! and Parallel lines can meet! |
ABOUT THE RESEARCH
We start by asking students what topics they may need help with. We then offer tutoring and enrichment (during 50-minute sessions via Western’s Zoom account) based on the curriculum students are learning (“content”), adding conceptual connections to more sophisticated mathematics (“context”). Where appropriate, we incorporate computer programming activities, to dynamically model and bring mathematics concepts and relationships to life.
Data is collected using notes we take during the online tutoring sessions, annotated with screen images of student work (we do not take images students).
Zoom sessions are not recorded.
In the zoom sessions, we may ask such questions as: What are you working on? What have you learned? How do you know this is correct? Do you have any questions? Did anything surprise you? In what way? What else would you like to know?
RESEARCH PERMISSION
We will contact you once you complete these forms. Thank you!
If you have questions, please contact George Gadanidis at ggadanid@uwo.ca or 905-391-2191.
STUDENT ASSENT
Complete this form: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RO2kb7gBkYU3uC
PARENT CONSENT
Complete this form: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cxaPAggXzPuyTjg