Danny Beckers

assistent professor

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

About

As a historian of science my main interest is in history of mathematics and history of science education. The focus of my current research is on late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century developments in mathematics and physics education at the secondary school level in the Netherlands, most notably involving the rise of new technology in educational practice (which involves history of AI, new media and computing most notably). I enjoy projects which take original source material into account and emphasise the broad cultural implications of science (education). Most noteworthy, I like using cartoons, novels, film footage, diary or college notes as (additional) source material, to illustrate the impact of certain developments in society. Currently, I'm writing a textbook on the "where and why" of mathematics during the past 2500 years. In a former life I also worked as a consultant in special educational needs, in which role I advised both individuals and institutions.

Experience

  • assistant professor (0,9 fte) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
    2006 - Present · 20 yrs 6 mos

    Curriculum development and teaching in history of science. Research in history of mathematics education and history of computer science, most notably the influences between computing technology and culture.

  • Director (0,4 fte) at Bureau Beckers
    2005 - 2019 · 14 yrs

    Owner / director, consulting on issues of special educational needs, especially in the field of secondary and higher education to students with normal and high capacities. Development of measurement tools for indicating successes in coaching.

  • assistent professor (0,2 fte) at University of Amsterdam
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 · 6 mos

    Teaching history and philosophy of science to bachelor students in mathematics and computer science.

  • Director at Radboud University Nijmegen
    2003 - 2005 · 2 yrs

    Science and society institute.

  • mathematics teacher at Dominicus College
    1996 - 2005 · 9 yrs

    Teaching mathematics, curriculum development, teaching children with autism / adhd, consulting management with regard to (mathematics) curriculum.