Fuchang Liu, Ed.D.

EDUCATION:

• University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1993-99 Ed. D., Educational Leadership. Dissertation: A comparative study of selected perceptions of charter schools through the philosophical beliefs of educators, administrator, and policy makers in the state of Louisiana (May 1999) M. Ed., Administration and Supervision
• Jilin University, Changchun, China, 1985-87 M. A., Linguistics and Literature
• Liaocheng Teachers College, Liaocheng, China, 1978-82 B. A., English                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

RECENT PUBLICATIONS – REFEREED JOURNALS:

• Liu, F. (2018). Mental representation of fractions: It all depends on whether they are common or uncommon. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 71(9), 1873-1886.
• Liu, F. (2016). Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Journal of Mathematics Education, 9, 29-46.
• Liu, F. (2013). Are exact calculation and computational estimation categorically different? Applied Cognitive Psychology, 27, 672-682.
• Liu, F., & Alagic, M. (2013). Changing preservice elementary teachers' perceptions of teaching and learning the metric system. Journal of Mathematics Education, 6, 1-16.
• Liu, F. (2011). Preservice teachers' perceptions of departmentalization of elementary schools. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 7(1), 40-52.
• Liu, F. (2009). Computational estimation strategies on whole-number multiplication by thirdand fifth-grade Chinese students. School Science and Mathematics, 109, 325-337.
• Liu, F. (2009). Bufenke moshi zai Meiguo xiaoxue shuxue jiaoyu zhongde youshi yu biduan [Effects of nondepartmentalization on American elementary mathematics education]. Chinese and Foreign Educational Research, 33, 31-33.
• Liu, F. (2008). Impact of online discussions on elementary teacher candidates' anxiety towards teaching mathematics. Education, 128, 614-629. Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J.,
• Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. (2008). An appreciative inquiry into the Circle of Friends Program: The benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 4, 20-46.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

PUBLICATIONS – BOOK, BOOK CHAPTER, AND EDITED BOOK:

• Liu, F. (2017). Common mistakes in teaching elementary math – And how to avoid them. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Alagic, M., Rimmington, G., Liu, F., & Gibson, K. (Eds.). (2010). Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.
• Liu, F. (2010). Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacherpreparation classroom. In M. Alagic, G. Rimmington, F. Liu, & K. Gibson, (Eds.). Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PRESENTATIONS (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL):
• Liu, F. (August 2018). Common and Uncommon Fractions Are Mentally Represented Differently. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Liu, F. (August 2016). Exact Calculation and Computational Estimation Are Cognitively Different Processes. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, Denver, CO.
• Liu, F. (October, 2015). The Problem-Size Effect: An Effective Tool in Investigating Computational Estimation. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
• Liu, F. (November, 2014). Dealing with the magnitude of fractions effectively: Using benchmark numbers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Jacksonville, FL.
• Liu, F. (November, 2013). The distance effect: Incorporating research in teaching elementary mathematics. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Liu, F. (November, 2012). Mathematics anxiety and science anxiety as perceived by pre-service elementary teachers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Birmingham, AL.
• Bergman, D., Hussey, S., Liu, F., Mason, K., Reed, C., Stinson, L., & Frederick, K. (March, 2011). Comparing and Contrasting the Urban PDS Experience at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Paper presented at the National Conference on Professional Development Schools, New Orleans, LA.
• Liu, F. (November, 2011). Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
• Liu, F. (September, 2010). Foreign language acquisition in the context of global learning and multicultural communication. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC7), Khabarovsk, Russia.
• Liu, F. (October, 2009). Computational estimation performance by Chinese elementary students. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Reno, NV.
• Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J., Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. (April, 2009). A school/university appreciative inquiry partnership to examine the benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, San Diego, CA.
• Liu, F. (February, 2009). Taking a multicultural perspective in improving American elementary mathematics education. Paper presented at Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) conference, Dallas, TX.
• Liu, F. (June-July, 2008). Online discussion as an instructional tool. Paper presented at EDMEDIA 2008: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria.
• Liu, F. (May, 2008). Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacher preparation classroom. Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC5), Wichita, KS.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

REVIEWS & EDITORIAL COMMITTEES:

• AACE E-Learning. Reviewer.
• Frontiers in Psychology. Reviewer.
• Journal of Mathematics and Arts. Reviewer.
• School Science and Mathematics. Reviewer.
• International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence.
• Reviewer for its 2008 (ICCC5) and 2010 (ICCC7) Annual Conferences.
• Proceedings Editorial Committee for its 2008 Annual Conference.

           PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE   

• Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Wichita State University, 2011- 
• Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Wichita State University, 2005-11                        Chair of Elementary Education program (2010-13, 2018- )                                                                Supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching                                                                            Advise master's theses, portfolios, and doctoral dissertations                                                      Courses taught: CI-319/519 Mathematical Investigations, CI-402 ISAM Elementary Mathematics, CI-411/411B Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience, CI-431A – D Seminars, CI-447 Student Teaching, CI-709AF Middle School Math Praxis Prep, CI-794 Diversity and Culture in a Global Society
• Mathematics Teacher, Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA, 1998-2005                                                  Teacher of the Year (2001-02)                                                                                                                    Chair of Mathematics Department (2004-05, 1999-2002)                                                                     Lead Teacher of the Magnet Program. Worked with teachers and administrators                             Courses taught: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, ACT (American College Testing) Preparation, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, and Calculus
• Mathematics Teacher, Arlington Independent School District, Arlington, TX, 1997-98
• Assistant Professor, Yantai Teachers College, Yantai, China. 1987-93                                            Supervised student teaching and advised theses                                                                                  Courses taught include English, Reading, and Literature.
• English Teacher, Laiyang Health School, Laiyang, China. 1982-85

        PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• American Psychological Association (APA).
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA).
• Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).
• Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (KATM).
• South Central Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (SCKATM).
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
• KAPPA DELTA PI.