Innovative Research Award
Michael Fosu
University of North Texas, United States
Michael Fosu is a mathematics education scholar and doctoral student at the University of North Texas, United States, whose work addresses students’ mathematical thinking, teacher noticing, and technology-supported learning. His Scopus-indexed record includes one document, five citations, and an h-index of 1 in Secondary Education [1]. His research profile supports consideration for the Innovative Research Award associated with the Top Teachers Awards event [1][2][4].
Abstract
This article documents the scholarly profile of Michael Fosu, a mathematics educator whose research examines students’ mathematical thinking, teacher noticing, and technology integration in mathematics classrooms. His peer-reviewed work on interest, teaching quality, and mathematics achievement has been indexed in Scopus and cited in subsequent studies [3]. The profile summarizes his research contributions, publications, citation record, and suitability for the Innovative Research Award.
Keywords
- Mathematics education
- Teacher noticing
- Mathematical thinking
- Technology integration
- Secondary education
Introduction
Mathematics education research increasingly emphasizes how learners construct conceptual understanding and how teachers interpret student reasoning during instruction. Michael Fosu’s scholarship contributes to this agenda through studies of mathematics interest, teaching quality, and achievement in secondary school settings [3]. His doctoral work at the University of North Texas extends this focus to teacher noticing and immersive learning technologies.
Research Profile
Michael Fosu holds a Master of Education in Mathematics Education from Texas Christian University and an MPhil in Mathematics Education from AAMUSTED, Ghana. His research interests include students’ mathematical thinking, teacher noticing and professional development, student engagement, virtual reality, artificial intelligence in mathematics education, geometric thinking, and mathematical argumentation [1]. Scopus lists his subject area as Secondary Education with one indexed document and five citations [1].
Research Contributions
His published work investigates the mediation and moderation effects of mathematics interest and teaching quality between self-concept and mathematics achievement, offering evidence relevant to classroom practice and curriculum design [3]. Additional contributions address organizational performance and technology adoption, reflecting methodological breadth in quantitative and mixed-methods research [5].
Publications
Michael Fosu’s publications include a Scopus-indexed study on mathematics interest, teaching quality, and achievement in the Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher [3], a paper on performance appraisal and reward systems [4], and a conference paper on technology adoption with financial motivation [5].
Research Impact
Scopus records five citations, one document, and an h-index of 1, while Google Scholar reports eighteen citations across two documents with an h-index of 1 [1][2]. These indicators reflect an emerging research trajectory in secondary mathematics education and related fields.
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award recognizes emerging scholars whose work demonstrates originality and scholarly promise. Michael Fosu’s indexed publication record, methodological range, and research agenda on mathematical thinking and technology-supported learning align with the award criteria promoted by the Top Teachers Awards event [1][2][4].
Conclusion
Michael Fosu’s scholarly profile combines peer-reviewed publications, doctoral research, and a focused agenda in mathematics education. His documented contributions and citation record provide a reasonable basis for nomination for the Innovative Research Award at the Top Teachers Awards [1][4].
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Michael Fosu, Author ID 57209684398. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57209684398
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Michael Fosu: Citations and research profile. Google Scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-xE5rcEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Fosu, M., Arthur, Y. D., Boateng, F. O., & Adu-Obeng, B. (2023). Mediation and moderation effect of mathematics interest and teaching quality between self-concept and mathematics achievement. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 3(1), 1–13.
https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/12622
- Woode, P. A. D., Ebenezer, W., Duah, L., & Fosu, M. (2022). The impact of performance appraisal and reward system on employee productivity: The mediating effect of the work environment. International Journal of Resources Development and Management.
https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JRDM/article/view/59615
- Budu, J., Seneadza, J., Entee, E., Fosu, M., & Asare, B. T. (2019). Explaining technology adoption with financial motivation. In International Working Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT. Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20671-0_10