Curriculum Vitae - RutiSegal
Updated: October 2017
Born: October 26, 1964, Israel. Israel I.D: 059073197
Family status: Married + 4 (Born:2000, 1998 (twin), 1992)
Permanent Address:
Home: Kibbutz Nir-David, Emek Hamahayanot, 1080300, Israel.
Tel: 972-4-6488834, 972-50-7618419.
AcademicDegrees
2013: Ph.D.Mathematics Education. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa,Israel.
2001: M.Sc.Mathematics and Education. Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
1997: Teaching certificate for high schoolmathematics, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
1988: B.Sc.Mathematics and Computer Science. Haifa University, Haifa, Israel.
AcademicAppointments
2017 -present Academic advisor to the "Vidaktika" project – aframework for professional development of mathematics teachers at the level of5 units, following self-video-photography, Department of Science Education,Weizmann Institute of Science, Rechovot, Israel.
2014–2017: Post-Doctoral fellow, Neamann Institutefor National Policy Studies, Haifa, Israel.
2012 – present: Lecturer,Oranim Academic College of Education, Kiryat Tivon,
2013 – present: Lecturer,Sha-anan Academic College of Education, Haifa.
Professional Experience
2017 - Reviewer,Jerusalem Conference on Research in Mathematics Education.
2015-todate: Reviewer,International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
2014-todate: Reviewer,The Israel Journal of Research in Mathematics Education, Israel (Published inHebrew).
2011-2016: Nationalsupervisor, assistant to the superintendent of school mathematics, in charge ofa team of over 20 regional supervisors of mathematics teaching at the seniorhigh school grades (10th -12th).
2007-2010: PedagogicSchool Director "Geon Hayarden".
2003-2010: Adistrict supervisor of school Mathematics, in charge of a team of over 25 school supervisors of mathematics teaching at the senior highschool grades (10th -12th),North Israel.
2001–2002: "Tomorrow98" in the Upper Galilee. Member ofthe team of teacher educators.
1996-1997: Participatedat "Manor" program for developing mathematics teacher educator'sleadership, Feinberg, Weizmann Institute of Science.
ResearchInterests
·Integratingtechnology in mathematics instruction and research.
·Thedevelopment of math professional learning communities and teachers community ofpractice.
·Typicaldifficulties faced by mathematics teachers and teacher educators in mathematicsinstruction.
TeachingExperience
2016 - Technion
Integrating technology in 5 units (Alevel) high school mathematics instruction. (The program to expand the scope ofcertification for high school mathematics teaching 5 units – summer semester2016).
2011-2016 - Oranim College - Undergraduate Courses
Analytic geometry,integrated technology approach
Developing mathematical thinking
Didactic of mathematics,junior high school level
Didactic of mathematics, senior high school level
Number theory
2015-2016- Oranim College - Graduate Courses
Integrating technology in geometry instruction
Master's project supervision
Teaching and learning mathematics through inquiry
2012-2016 - Sha-ananCollege - Undergraduate Courses
Analytic geometry, an integratedtechnology approach.
Developing mathematical thinking.
Didactic of mathematics, juniorhigh school level.
Didactic of mathematics, seniorhigh school level.
Gathering research data and itsanalysis.
Integrating technology inmathematics education.
Seminar in educational research.
Spatial geometry.
1989-2012 - Junior& senior high schools (grades 7th -12th)
Teaching Mathematics at senior 5units level (A level), including preparing students fortheir matriculation exams in three high schools: Geon-Hayarden school - kibbutz Neve Eitan - 12 years; Brener school - kibbutz Givat Brener – 11 years.
Theses and Papers in refereed journal
Thesis: Ph.D.Dissertation: Charachterising the knowledge and teaching of mathematicsteacher educators. Advisors: Dr.Boris Koichu; Prof. O. Zaslavsky, Submittedto Technion, July 2013.
Published
1.Segal, R., Stupel, M.,Sigler, A. (2017). Hidden features of equilateral triangle - discovery integratingtechnological tools, Sha-anancollege journal Vol22, pp. 251-277. [In Hebrew].
2.Segal, R., Stupel, M., Sigler, A.(2017). Surprising Geometrical Properties that are Obtained byTransformation any Quadrilateral into Lattice. Research Journal ofMathematics and Technology, Vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 33-41.
3.Segal, R., Sigler, A., Stupel, M.(2017). A collection of interesting geometric features accompanied by proofthat enable investigated while presenting conservation. Research and Studyin Mathematics Education. Vol. 5,pp. 100-117. [In Hebrew]
4. Oxman, V.,Stupel, M. & Segal, R. (2016). On teaching extrema triangle problems usingdynamic investigation. International Journal of
Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, (online), pp.1-14.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2016.1259514
5.Segal,R., Stupel, M., & Flores, A. (2016). Examples of multiple proofsin geometry: Part 1, tasks and hints. The Ohio Journal of SchoolMathematics, No.7, pp. 35-43. http://bit.ly/OJSM_Multiple_Proofs . FullFall 2016 Issue: http://bit.ly/OJSM_Fall2016_Full
6.Sigler, A., Segal, R., &Stupel, M. (2016): The standard proof, the elegant proof, and the proof withoutwords of tasks in geometry, and their dynamic investigation, InternationalJournal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2016.1164347 pp.1226-1243. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2016.1164347
7.Stupel, M., Segal, R., &Flores, A. (2016). Hidden properties of the
equilateraltriangle. North American GeoGebra Journal, Vol. 5(1)
pp. 28-39.
http://www.geogebrajournal.com/index.php/ggbj/article/view/86/85
8.Stupel, M., Oxman, V., & Segal, R. (2016). Teachinglocus with a conserved property by integrating mathematical tools and dynamic geometricsoftware. ASMJ - Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, Vol. 30(1), pp. 25-44.
9.Katz, S, Segal, R., & Stupel, M. (2016). Using theworking backwards strategy for problem-solving in teaching mathematics tofoster mathematics self-efficacy. Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics:Advances and Applications Vol. 15(2), pp. 107-144.
10.Segal,R., Stupel, M., & Oxman, V. (2015). Dynamic investigation of loci withsurprising outcomes and their mathematical explanations, InternationalJournal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Vol. 47(3),pp. 443-462. http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/WPMwrksiAtkgw7JqdYwV/full
11. Katz, S.,Segal, R., & Stupl, M. (2015). Proofs without words in geometry:A trigger to self-efficacy and mathematical argumentation. Far East Journalof Mathematical Education, Vol. 16(1), pp. 21-56.
12. Segal, R., Stupel, M. & Oxman, V.(2015). Investigating loci in technology environment, what we can learnfrom?, Aleh – The Israel Journal for High School Mathematics Teachers, Vol. 52, pp. 7-17 )In Hebrew).
חקירתמקומות גיאומטריים בסביבת גיאומטריה דינמית- מה ניתן ללמוד מזה?
http://www.atiner.gr/papers/EMS2015-1633.pdf
13. Segal, R., Oxman,V. & Stupel, M. (2015). Dynamic investigation of loci using differentmathematical proofs, Sha-anancollege journal Vol21, pp. 121-140. [In Hebrew].
חקר דינמי של מקומות גיאומטריים בשילוב הוכחות מתמטיות בדרכים שונות
http://shaanan.ac.il/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/9.pdf.pdf
14. Segal, R., &Stupel, M. (2014). Investigation tasks incorporating computerized technologywith conserved property and generalization.Electronic Journal ofMathematics and Technology. Vol. 9(2), pp. 124-137.
https://php.radford.edu/~ejmt/deliverAbstract.php?paperID=eJMT_v9n2p1
Research Journal of Mathematics andTechnology (2015). Vol.4(2), pp. 1-16
Accepted/ In Press
15. Sigler.A., Segal. R., & Stupel. M., (accepted 2016). Relationships between theradius of triangle circumcircle, and radii of inside and out circumscribed, andtheir relationship with triangles side, accompanied by a dynamic exploration". The Israel Journal of Research in Mathematics Education [In Hebrew].
In Preparation
1. Segal, R.,: From the diary of researcher: processes and interactionstowards the development of mathematics teachers community - the case of the"Ramzor Latzafon".
2. Segal. R.,: Empathy as a tool for facilitating thedevelopment of mathematics mentors within mathematics teachers community - A CaseStudy.
3. Segal. R., Sigler.A., & Stupel.M.,: Problem posing and problem solvingof geometrical configuration integrated dynamic geometry software.
Books and Chapters in Collective Volume
Published
1.Segal, R., & Biton, Y. (2015). Integrating technology ingeometry instruction. Geometry constructions: classic, challenging & computerized problems. In: Stupel,M. & Ziskin, K. (Eds.). Sha-anan College Publishing. Chapter 8, pp.211-233. [In Hebrew]
שילוב הטכנולוגיה הממוחשבת בבניותהנדסיות
Accepted
2.Segal,R., & Stupel, M. (Accepted 2017). Geometry research task integrating technology. Acceptedfor publication in: Levenberg, I. & Patkin, D. (Eds.): The many aspectsof geometry – From research to practice in geometry teaching. Tel Aviv:Mofet institute. [In Hebrew].
3.Perll, H., Neria.D., Segal, R., & Sion. N. (forthcoming 2018). Mathematics teachers’support-team at the Israel Ministry of Education: Structure, roles andactivities. Accepted for publication in: Movshovitz-Hadar. N. (Ed.): Kindergarten toHigh School Mathematics Education in Israel. To be published in 2018 by WorldScientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/10741
Conferences
Refereedpapers published in international conference proceedings
July 2017 Segal. R., Shriki. A., & Movshovitz-Hadar. N.: Mentoring and collaborating on lesson plans as a means for training mathematics teachers towards teaching higher levels. Accepted to Oral Communication of the 41thconference of PME - the international group for the psychology of mathematicseducation, Singapure,Singapure, Vol. 1, pp.267
July 2017 Ovadia. T, Segal. R.: principles in designing technology-integrated geometry tasksfor teaching teachers. Accepted to Proceedings of the 41th conference ofPME - the international group for the psychology of mathematics education, Singapure, Singapure, Vol. 3, pp.353-362.
Sept2016: Segal, R., Sigler, A., & Stupel, M.: Problem posing and problem solving of geometricalconfigurations by integrating Dynamic Geometry Software [ANNOTATION (PDF), PRESENTATION (PDF)] Presented at and published as no. 39 in the proceedings of CADGME-2016 The SixthCentral- and Eastern European Conference on Computer Algebra and Dynamic GeometrySystems in Mathematics Education, Targu Mures,Romania.
Sept 2016: Sigler, A.,Oxman, O., & Segal, R. (2016). The development of interesting connectionsbetween the radiuses of circles that are inscribed in or by triangles, and the discovery of unique features, with algebraic manipulations anddynamic exploration. [ANNOTATION (PDF), PRESENTATION (PDF)] . Presented at and published as no. 41 in the proceedings of CADGME-2016 The Sixth Central- and Eastern European Conference on Computer Algebraand Dynamic Geometry Systems in Mathematics Education, Targu Mures,Romania.
Aug 2016: Segal, R.,Shriki, A. & Movshovitz-Hadar, N. (2016). Facilitating mathematicsteachers' sharing of lesson plans, In: Csikos, C., Rausch, A., & Szitanyi,J. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 40th conference of PME - theinternational group for the psychology of mathematics education, V. 4, p.171-178., Szeged, Hungary, 3-7.8.16.
July2015: Segal, R., Oxman, V., &Stupel, M. (2015) Surprising results of an investigation of loci using dynamic softwarePresented at and publishedin the proceeding of the 9th Annual InternationalConference on Mathematics & Statistics: Education & Applications, ,July 2015 Athens, Greece. http://www.atiner.gr/papers/EMS2015-1779.pdf
July 2015: Oxman, V., Stupel, M., & Segal, R.(2015). Making use of dynamic software and mathematical tools in the solutionof extremum problems in geometry.Presented at published in theproceeding of the 9th Annual International Conference onMathematics & Statistics: Education & Applications, July 2015 Athens,Greece.
Presentationsin local professional conferences
June 2017 Segal,R., Ovadiya, T. (2017). A theoretical framework for designing geometry tasksintegrates technology for in-service mathematics teacher's learning environment.Poster presentation, Meital Conference - Increased learning and teachingtechnology in higher education, Haifa University, Israel. [In Hebrew]
February 2017 Segal,R., Movshovitz-Hadar, N., Zigerson, V., & Shriki, A. (2017). Progect "RamzorLatzafon" - Developing of teachers community as a lever to empoweringinexperienced teachers for teaching at 5 units mathematics. Gordon College,Conference on Entry into the teaching profession: a challenge and anopportunity, Israel. [In Hebrew]
April 2016 Segal, R.(2016). Teaching math in A level heterogeneousclass, how to do it?. National conference of high school mathematics teacher.Shfayim, Israel. [In Hebrew]
Feb 2016 Movshovitz-Hadar, N., Segal,R., Zigerson, V., & Shriki, A. (2016).
Project"Ramzor Latzafon" - actions, insights and challenges. Presented at,and published in the proceeding of The 4thJerusalem Conference on Research in Math Education, Lev Instetute,Israel. [In Hebrew] http://www.mofet.macam.ac.il/amitim/iun/JCRME4/Pages/program.aspx
May 2015: Segal, R., & Stupel, M. (2015). Preservation and difference in geometry. Presented at the meeting of Sha-anan College and Gordon College, Israel. [In Hebrew]
March 2015: Stupel,M., & Segal, R. (2015). Loci with preservationproperties using dynamic software. Presented at and published in the proceedingsof the annual meeting of high school mathematics teachers, Shfayim , Israel ,March 30, 2015. [In Hebrew]
http://highmath.haifa.ac.il/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4352&Itemid=379
March 2015: Movshovitz-Hadar,N., Segal, R., Zigerson, V., &Shriki, A. (2015). Ramzor Project. Presented at and published in the proceedingsof the annual meeting of high school mathematics teachers, Shfayim , Israel ,March 30, 2015. [In Hebrew] http://highmath.haifa.ac.il/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4373&Itemid=379
Oct 2014: Segal, R. (2014). Finding a locuswith a conserved property through a combination of mathematical tools anddynamic geometric software. Presented at The Study conference, GordonCollege, Israel. [In Hebrew]
Feb 2014: Segal, R. (2014). Characterizingthe knowledge and teaching of mathematics teacher educators. The 15 science conference of research study andcreativity, Oranim Colledge, Kiryat Tivon, Israel. [In Hebrew]
Fellowships'awards and honorable mentions
| 2014 - 2017 | Post-doctoral fellowship |
| 2010 – 2013 | Doctoral fellowship |
| 2005 | As part of an advanced course on "mathematical risk financing process" learned in the mathematics department at the Technion, my work has been selected by the lecturer Prof. Abraham Zaks published in the Israeli economic newspaper "Globes" |
| 2001-2002 | Tomorrow 98" in the Upper Galilee: one of my lectures was chosen as the best and most interesting. |
Professionalreports
Segal, R., Sion. N., &Ben-Ami. I. (in press). Summary of a study tour in England - math mentors aspromoting mathematics intruction in five units (A level). Ministry ofEducation, Israel & The Center for Educational Technology, Israel. (inhebrew).
Movshovitz-Hadar, N., Shriki, A.,Segal, R., & Zigerson, V. (2016) Project "Ramzor latzafon"activity summary report years 2015-2016. Neamann Institute for National PolicyStudies Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/6-463.pdf
Segal, R., (2014) Areport summarizing an invited professional study tour of 5 schools in London. Invited by TrumpFoundation, Isarel, (in hebrew) http://www.trump.org.il/grant/study-tour-for-excellent-israeli-teachers/