Derar Serhan

Derar Serhan

Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • derar@asu.edu
  • ECA Tempe, AZ 85287
  • Mail code: 1804
    Campus: Tempe
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Derar Serhan is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences whose research focuses on investigating the effects of the use of technology on students’ learning and attitudes toward mathematics. He is an author of over 30 journal articles and book chapters. He established the ASU Arabic Language Program. His expertise is not limited to mathematics, but also includes Arabic Language & Culture, Educational Technology and Teacher Education.

CV
Curriculum Vitae
Research Website URL
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Derar-Serhan
Google Scholar URL
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=yQIEVzEAAAAJ
ORCID Profile ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3767-1046
Research Interests

My research interests include the following:

  • Exploring innovative instructional methods that foster active engagement in the classroom and improve students’ attitudes towards mathematics.  
  • Investigating the effects of the use of technology on students’ learning and attitudes toward mathematics.  
  • Investigating the use of technology and its effects on teachers and students in K-12 classrooms.  
  • Exploring innovative ways to apply research findings in the mathematics classroom.  
  • Professional development of preservice and in-service teachers of mathematics especially in regards to effective technology use in the math class.
Publications

 

  • Serhan, D. & Welcome, N. (2024). Integrating ChatGPT in the calculus classroom: Student perceptions. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 8(2), 325-335. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.559
  • Serhan, D. & Welcome, N. (2023). Online Exam Proctoring Services: Students’ Perceptions of Privacy and Equity. In M. Shelley, V. Akerson, & M. Unal (Eds.), Proceedings of IConSES 2023-- International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (pp. 146-155), Las Vegas, NV, USA. ISTES Organization. Proceedings of International Conference on Social and Education Sciences 2023.
  • Serhan, D. & Welcome, N. (2023). Adaptive Learning: Students’ Perceptions of Equity and Inclusion. In Elizabeth Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 428-433). New Orleans, LA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221894/.
  • Serhan, D., & Welcome, N. (2022). Diversity and Inclusion: Incorporating History into the Mathematics Classroom. In M. Shelley, H. Akcay, & O. T. Ozturk (Eds.), Proceedings of ICRES 2022-- International Conference on Research in Education and Science (pp. 12-18), Antalya, TURKEY. ISTES Organization.
  • Serhan, D. (2021).  To Sync or Not to Sync? Students’ Perceptions of Their Learning in Fall 2020 Sync Classroom During COVID-19 Pandemic. In Jackowicz, S. & Sahin, I. (Eds.), Online Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues, Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies. ISTES Organization.
  • Serhan, D. & Almeqdadi, F. (2021). Exploring middle school students’ interest and their perceptions of the effect of STEM education on their future careers. In M. Shelley, I. Chiang, & O. T. Ozturk (Eds.), Proceedings of ICRES 2021-- International Conference on Research in Education and Science (pp. 1-10), Antalya, TURKEY. ISTES Organization.
  • Al Rawashdeh, A., Syam, M., & Serhan, D. (2020). Transitioning from face-to-face to online learning: Students’ achievements and perceptions of learning Calculus during COVID-19 pandemic. In I. Sahin & M. Shelley (Eds.), Educational practices during the COVID-19 viral outbreak: International perspectives (pp. 221–238). ISTES Organization.

  • Serhan, D. (2020). Transitioning from face-to-face to remote learning: Students’ attitudes and perceptions of using Zoom during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 4(4), 335-342.

  • Serhan, D., & Almeqdadi, F. (2020). Students’ perceptions of using MyMathLab and WebAssign in mathematics classroom. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 4(1), 12-17. 

  • Syam, M., Serhan, D. & Almeqdadi, F. (2019). Flipped Calculus Classroom and Peer Instructional Models: Students’ Achievement and Perceptions. Global Journal of Mathematics, 14 (1), pp. 931-938. 
  • Serhan, D. (2019). Web-Based Homework Systems: Students’ Perceptions of Course Interaction and Learning in Mathematics. The International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES), 1, 57-62. 

  • SYAM, M. , SERHAN, D. , ALMEQDADI, F . (2019). The Effects of the Flipped Classroom and Peer Instructional Models on Learning Calculus. The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences , 13 () , 200-205 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/epess/issue/48443/618910

  • SERHAN, D. , ALMEQDADI, F . (2019). MyMathLab & WebAssign: Students’ Perceptions of their use in Mathematics. The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences, 13 (), 1-4. Retrieved from http://dergipark.org.tr/epess/issue/48443/613672

  • SERHAN, D., ALMEQDADI, F . (2018). Pre-service Teachers’ Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Solving Strategies and Errors. The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational & Social Sciences, 10 (), 163-167. Retrieved from http://dergipark.gov.tr/epess/issue/39111/460176
  • Serhan, D. (2017). Students' Attitudes toward the Use of Adaptive Learning Systems in Learning College Algebra. In P. Resta & S. Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (pp. 2005-2010). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
  • Syam, M. Salim, M. & Serhan, D. (2016, April 24-27). The Effects of Using the Flipped Classroom Model in Teaching and Learning Calculus. The International Congress & Exhibition on Current Trends on Science & Technology Education (SCITEED) Conference, Turkey.
  • Serhan, D. & Almeqdadi, F. (2015). Pre-service Teachers Linear Inequalities Solving Strategies & Errors. Global Journal of Mathematics, 6(1), pp. 580-584. 
  • Serhan, D. & Al Qadoori, O. (2015). Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Using Smart Mobile Devices. Global Journal of Mathematics, 3(1), pp. 272-275.
  • Serhan, D. & Al Qadoori, O. (2015, Mar 02-06). Use of Smart Mobile Devices (SMDs) and their Effects on Pre-service Teachers’ Achievements and Attitudes. In D. Rutledge & D. Slykhuis (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 1740-1744). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
  • Serhan, D. (2015). Pre-service Teachers Linear Equation Solving Strategies & Errors. Global Journal of Mathematics, 2(1), pp. 79-82.
  • Serhan, D. & Syam, M. (2015). The Effect of Multiple Representations Instruction on Students’ Images of The Definite Integral. Far East Journal of Mathematical Education, 14 (1), 1-13. 
  • Serhan, D. (2015). Students’ understanding of the definite integral concept. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 1(1), 84-88.
  • Serhan, D. (2014, Nov. 25-27) Web-based Homework Systems: The sky is the limit. Conference: International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL), Dubai, UAE. IEEE. DOI: 
  • Serhan, D., Syam, M. &  AlMdallal, Q.  (2014).  The Effect of Using Concept Maps on Advancing Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Euler Circuit. International Journal of Mathematical Trends and Technology 15(1).
  • Syam, M. & Serhan, D. (2014).  Using Concept Maps as an instructional tool in Numerical Analysis. In A. Oral, & Bahsi, Z (Eds.), Proceedings International Congress & Exhibition on Current Trends on Science & Technology Education (SCITEED)(pp. 84-90). Fethiye-Mugla, Turkey.
  • Serhan, D. & Syam, M. (2011).  Using concept maps as an instructional tool in Calculus. International Journal of Instructional Media 38 (1) 79-85.
  • Serhan, D. (2010).  Online Learning: Through Their Eyes. International Journal of Instructional Media 37 (1) 19-24.
  • Serhan, D. (2009). Preparing pre-service teachers for computer technology integration. International Journal of Instructional Media 36 (4) 439-447.
  • Serhan, D. (2009).  Pre-service teachers and computer use in the classroom. International Journal of Instructional Media 36 (3) 331-338.
  • Serhan, D. (October, 2009). Using Concept Maps to Assess the Effect of Graphing Calculators Use on Students' Concept Images of the Derivative at a Point,  International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (IJMTL) online. 
  • Serhan, D. (2009). The influence of gender and experience on school principals’ computer use. International Journal of Instructional Media 36 (2) 153-162.
  • Serhan, D. (April, 2007). School Principals' Attitudes Towards the Use of Technology: United Arab Emirates Technology Workshop, The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology (TOJET), 6 (2). 
  • Serhan, D. (May, 2006). The Effect of Graphing Calculators Use on Students' Understanding of the Derivative at a Point, International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (IJMTL) online. 
  • Serhan, D. (2005). School principals' Attitudes towards the use of technology. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 2808-2812). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Serhan, D. (2004). Developing a Concept Map for the Derivative at a Point. In M. N. Anwar & M. I. Syam (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mathematical Sciences 2004 (pp. 126-129). AlAin: UAEU.
Courses
2024 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
2024 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117S College Algebra Stretch
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 117 College Algebra
2023 Fall
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 142 College Mathematics
MAT 117 College Algebra
2023 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
2023 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
2022 Fall
Course Number Course Title
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
2022 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
2022 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
MAT 170 Precalculus
2021 Fall
Course Number Course Title
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
2021 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
2021 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
2020 Fall
Course Number Course Title
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 117S College Algebra Stretch
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 117 College Algebra
2020 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
2020 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 211 Math for Business Analysis
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 170 Precalculus
2019 Fall
Course Number Course Title
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 170 Precalculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 117 College Algebra
2019 Summer
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
MAT 117S College Algebra Stretch
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
2019 Spring
Course Number Course Title
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 117S College Algebra Stretch
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
MAT 210 Brief Calculus
Presentations

 

  • Serhan, D. & Welcome, N. (2023, March 13 - March 17). Adaptive Learning: Students’ Perceptions of Equity and Inclusion. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. New Orleans, LA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). 
  • Serhan, D., & Welcome, N. (2022, March 24 - March 27). Diversity and Inclusion: Incorporating History into the Mathematics Classroom. The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Antalya, TURKEY. 
  • SERHAN, D. (2021, April 01 - April 04). To Sync or not to Sync? Students’ Perceptions of Their Learning in Fall 2020 Sync Classroom during COVID-19 Pandemic. The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Antalya, Turkey.
  • SERHAN, D. & ALMEQDADI, F. (2021, April 01 - April 04). Exploring Middle School Students' Interest and Their Perceptions of the Effect of STEM Education on Their Future Careers. The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Antalya, Turkey.
  • Syam, M. & Serhan, D. (2019, November 4- November 5). The Effects of Flipping the Classroom and Peer Instructional Models on Student Learning of Calculus for Business and Economics. The 5th International Conference on Education, Al Ain, UAE.

  • SERHAN, D , ALMEQDADI, F . (2019, April 28 - May 01). MyMathLab & WebAssign: Students’ Perceptions of their use in Mathematics.  The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Cesme-Izmir, Turkey.

  • Syam, M. Serhan, D. & Almeqdadi, F. (2019, April 28 - May 01). The Effects of the Flipped Classroom and Peer Instructional Models on Learning Calculus. The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Cesme-Izmir, Turkey.

  • SERHAN, D , ALMEQDADI, F . (2018, April 28 - May 01).Pre-service Teachers’ Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Solving Strategies and Errors.  The International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Marmaris, Turkey.

  • Serhan, D. (2017, March 05-09). Students’ Attitudes toward the Use of Adaptive Learning Systems in Learning College Algebra. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Austin, TX.

  • Syam, M. Salim, M. & Serhan, D. (2016, April 24-27). The Effects of Using the Flipped Classroom Model in Teaching and Learning Calculus. The International Congress & Exhibition on Current Trends on Science & Technology Education (SCITEED) Conference, Turkey.
  • Serhan, D. & Syam, M. (2015, March 14). Students’ Conceptual Understanding of the Definite Integral. 13th Annual UAE Math Day, Paris-Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.  
  • Serhan, D. & Al Qadoori, O. (2015, Mar 02-06). Use of Smart Mobile Devices (SMDs) and their Effects on Pre-service Teachers’ Achievements and Attitudes. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Serhan, D. (2014, Nov. 25-27) Web-based Homework Systems: The sky is the limit. Conference: International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL), Dubai, UAE.
  • Serhan, D. & Syam, M. (2014, April 24-27) Using concept maps as an instructional tool in Numerical Analysis. The International Congress & Exhibition on Current Trends on Science & Technology Education (SCITEED) Conference, Turkey.
  • Serhan, D. & Syam, M. (2014, March) Math…Technology…Concept Maps?  Math Science & Technology Education (MSTE) Conference. College of Education, UAEU, UAE.
  • Serhan, D. (2005, May 10) Technology use in schools: Principals'  and pre-service teachers' perspective. Research Forum on School reform, College of Education, UAEU, UAE.
  • Serhan, D.(2005, April) The role of multiple representations in teaching mathematical concepts, Middle-East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing (METSMaC) First Conference, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
  • Serhan, D. (2005, April 7) Organizing Committee Member, UAE Third Math Day, College of Science, UAEU, UAE.
  • Serhan, D. (2005, April 24) Using technology to motivate students in learning mathematics. Department of Mathematics Educational Day, College of Science, UAEU, UAE.
  • Serhan, D. (2005, March) School principal’s attitudes towards the use of technology in their schools, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) Conference, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
  • Serhan, D. (2004, November) Developing a concept map for the derivative at a point, International Conference on Mathematical Sciences (ICM), AlAin, U.A.E.

 

Honors / Awards

Nominee, Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, 1998, 1999, 2002 & 2003 U.S.A.

Nominee, Charles Wexler Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Arizona State University, 1997, 2003 & 2004 U.S.A.

Faculty and Academic Professionals Recognition, Student Affairs, Arizona State University, 2002, U.S.A.

Service

 

  • Residency Classification Appeals Board, board member, ASU, 2017-2020.
  • The Research and Grants Committee, committee member, UAE, 2014-2015. 
  • The Academic Affairs Committee, committee member, UAE, 2014-2015.
  • The Ph.D. Task Force Committee, committee member, UAE, 2014-2015.
  • The Fourth International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT) Organizing Committee, committee member, UAE, 2015.
  • The Fulbright and the David L. Boren Interview committees, committee member, ASU, 2006-2011.
  • Technical Committee Member, Global Education Forum Technical, UAE, 2008-2010, 2015.
  • Developed and co-directed the Jordan Summer Study Abroad Program, ASU, 2004-2010.
  • Initiated and developed the Arabic Studies Certificate with other colleagues, ASU, 2006.
  • Established the Arabic Language program, ASU, 1996.

 

Expertise Areas
Educational Technology
Mathematics Education
Arabic
Online Education: Online Teaching and Learning
Math
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