Dr. Thomas Hodges
Assistant Professor

Phone:  828-227-2204
Email:  tehodges@email.wcu.edu
Office Address:  274 Killian

Education

  • Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Mathematics Education, 2008
  • M.S., The University of Tennessee, 2007
  • B.S., Belmont University, 2001
  • Research Interests

    Tommy is interested in the teaching and learning of mathematics in grades K-8.  In particular, his research centers on how middle grades teachers view their roles as teachers of mathematics in relation to local and global expectations of mathematics instruction.

    Publications and Presentations – Selected List

    Refereed Journal Articles
  • Hodges, T.E. & Cady, J. (in press). Negotiating Contexts to Construct an Identity as a Mathematics Teacher, The Journal of Educational Research.
  • Hodges, T. E. & Conner, E. (in press). Crafting Roles: Reflections from a Teacher and a Student in a Technology Rich Mathematics Classroom, Mathematics Teacher.
  • Cady, J., Hodges, T. E., & Taylor, P. M. (2010). Reaching Mathematics Teachers Through Technology, The Tennessee Association of Middle Schools Journal, 42(1), 12 - 21.
  • Cady, J. & Hodges, T. E., & Brown, C. (2010). Supporting English Language Learners, Teaching Children Mathematics, 16(8), 476 - 483.
  • Hodges, T. E., Landry, G. A., & Cady, J. (2009).  Transform Textbook Lessons, Teaching Children Mathematics, 16(1), 42 – 48.
  • Hodges, T. E., Cady, J., & Collins, R. L. (2008). Fraction Representation: The Not-So-Common Denominator among Middle School Textbooks. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 14(2), 78 – 84.
  • Hodges, T. E. (2007).  Redefining a Model.  Mathematics Teacher, 101(3), 205 - 208.
  • Refereed Chapters in Edited Books
  • Cady, J., Hopkins, T., & Hodges, T. E. (2009). Lesson Study as Professional Development for Mathematics Teacher Educators. In F. Arbaugh & P. M. Taylor, Inquiry into Mathematics Teacher Education, the AMTE Monograph Series (Vol. 5). San Diego, CA: Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators.
  • Papers Presented at Professional Meetings
  • Hodges, T. E., Rose, T.D., & Landry, G. A. (forthcoming) “Using Online Modules to Support Beginning Teachers of Mathematics” Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference and Exposition: New Orleans, LA.
  • Landy, G. A. & Hodges, T. E. (forthcoming) “Using Technology to Craft Engaging Mathematics Lessons” Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference and Exposition: New Orleans, LA.
  • Hodges, T. E. & Landry G. A. (2010) “Contextual Competencies in a Successful Case of Mathematics Reform” Presented at the Research Presession of the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): San Diego, CA.
  • Hodges, T. E. (2010) “Supporting Local Contexts in an Online Professional Development World” Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Meeting: Irvine, CA.
  • Hodges, T.E., Cady, J., & Landry, G. (2008) “Fraction Representation in the Middle Grades: Putting Your Textbook to Work” Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference and Exposition: Cleveland, OH.
  • Cady, J., Hodges, T.E., & Landry, G. (2008) “Using Synchronous Technology to Reach Mathematics Teachers” Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference and Exposition: Cleveland, OH.
  • Landry, G., Cady, J., & Hodges, T.E. (2008) “Formative Assessment: Using Students’ Self-Assessment to Facilitate Mathematics Learning Intrinsically” Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference and Exposition: Cleveland, OH.
  • Hodges, T.E. & Cady, J. (2008) “Publish or Perish” Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Meeting: Tulsa, OK.
  • Cady, J., Hodges, T. E., & Strunk, K. (2008). “Reaching Teachers Through Synchronous Online Courses” Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Meeting: Tulsa, OK.
  • Cady, J., Rearden, K., & Hodges, T. E. (2008). “Creating Learning Communities through Online Professional Development to Enhance Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge” Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting: New York, NY.
  • Cady, J. & Hodges, T. E. (2008) “Teachers’ Evolving Beliefs: From Certainty to Uncertainty”  Presented at the Research Presession of the 86th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): Salt Lake City, UT.
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