Dr. Gerald Lege
Dr. Gerald Lege
Professor of Mathematics and Sciences
Arts and Sciences
Mathematics, Undergraduate Life Sciences and Physical Science
Jerry Legé is professor for mathematics and science, and works with the competency-based education program offered by University of Massachusetts Global.In his capacity as a tutorial faculty, he works with business and I.T. students to facilitate better understanding of what they have learned, to answer specific questions they have about content areas within mathematics and science, and to provide support as students work to demonstrate their understanding via exams and term papers.
Jerry holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics education, both from Teachers College, Columbia University. He has authored several papers on the teaching of mathematical modeling.
Education History
2003 - Ed.D. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Dissertation:“A Comparative Case Study of Contrasting Instructional Approaches Applied to the Introduction of Mathematical Modeling”
2001 - M.A. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Dissertation:“The Cross-Cultural Communication Epidemic of the 21st Century”
1976 - B.A. in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Experience
2003-2007: Teacher Trainer, Orange County Office of Education, Cal State Fullerton
1998-2005: Curriculum Developer, COMAP, Inc.
Education History
2003 - Ed.D. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Dissertation:“A Comparative Case Study of Contrasting Instructional Approaches Applied to the Introduction of Mathematical Modeling”
2001 - M.A. in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Dissertation:“The Cross-Cultural Communication Epidemic of the 21st Century”
1976 - B.A. in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Experience
2003-2007: Teacher Trainer, Orange County Office of Education, Cal State Fullerton
1998-2005: Curriculum Developer, COMAP, Inc.