About
I am professor of mathematics education. I hold a BA in Education (with specialisation in mathematics education) from the University of Cyprus (Cyprus), a master’s and a PhD in mathematics education from the University of Cambridge (England, UK), and a postgraduate certificate in educational leadership from the University of Leicester (England, UK).
Prior to my employment at OsloMet, I worked as teacher in Cyprus, and as academic at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) and the University of Stirling (Scotland, UK). My research interests revolve around the social, cultural, and political dimensions of mathematics education, which I often explore in relation to mathematics teacher education (both pre- and in-service) and mathematics curricula.
Research projects
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Strategies for Achieving Equity and Inclusion in Education, Training and Learning in Democratic Europe (STRIDE)
STRIDE will provide a new, comprehensive and comparative knowledge-base on effective education reforms, policy initiatives and interventions aimed at reducing inequalities in education, training and learning outcomes in Europe.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Xenofontos, Constantinos ; Nolan, Kathleen Theresa (2024). Critical Perspectives on Mathematics Teacher Education. ISBN: 978-3-0365-9882-6. 284 p. MDPI.
Xenofontos, Constantinos
; Hizli Alkan, Sinem; Appelbaum, Peter
(2024).
An exploration of Scottish teachers’ perceptions of equitable teaching practices in mathematics.
Cogent Education.
Vol. 11.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2310436
Bjerke, Annette Hessen
;
Xenofontos, Constantinos
(2023).
Teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching mathematics: tracing possible changes from teacher education to professional practice.
Teachers and Teaching: theory and practice.
Vol. 31.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2023.2219982
Xenofontos, Constantinos
; Andrews, Paul
(2023).
The experiential construction of mathematics teacher identity and the impact of early mathematical failure.
Frontiers in Education.
Vol. 8.
https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1158973
Xenofontos, Constantinos
; Hizli Alkan, Sinem; Andrews, Paul
(2023).
Estimation in the Primary Mathematics Curricula of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey: A Privileged or Prevented Competence?.
21 p.
Athens Journal of Education (AJE).
Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.30958/aje.10-1-7
Khilji, Mohammed Ali;
Xenofontos, Constantinos
(2023).
“With maths you can have a better future”: how children of immigrant background construct their identities as mathematics learners.
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2023.2204108
Pettersen, Josefine;
Xenofontos, Constantinos
(2023).
The construction of mathematical identities among early adolescents.
Cogent Education.
Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2214474
Nolan, Kathleen Theresa
;
Xenofontos, Constantinos
(2023).
The Role of Insights in Becoming a Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teacher.
Education Sciences.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13101028
Nolan, Kathleen Theresa
;
Xenofontos, Constantinos
(2023).
Mapping teachers’ perspectives on culturally responsive pedagogy in mathematics: from academic achievement to insights and opportunities.
17 p.
Intercultural Education.
Vol. 34.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14675986.2023.2265855
Nolan, Kathleen Theresa ; Xenofontos, Constantinos (2023). On Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher of Mathematics. Journal of Mathematics and Culture.
