Suzanne Kelton

A Beginner's Guide to Teaching Mathematics in the Undergraduate Classroom (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This practical, engaging book explores the fundamentals of pedagogy and the unique challenges of teaching undergraduate mathematics not commonly addressed in most education literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000282924
• Artikelnr.: 60475895

Autorenporträt

Suzanne Kelton is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Assumption University in Worcester, MA. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Virginia and has taught mathematics to learners across a range of universities and colleges.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Course Overview
A Note on Terminology
Determining Desired Learning Outcomes
Assessment
Determining A Beginning Classroom Strategy
Backward Design
Quick Glance: Terminology Overview
Chapter 2: Course Policies, Philosophies, and Syllabi
Course policies
Syllabi
Chapter 3: The Basics of the Classroom
The First Day of Class
Preparing for Class
During Class and Office Hours
After Class
Chapter 4: Assessment
Fostering Academic Honesty with Assessment
Homework
Quizzes
Preparing Students to Take an Exam
Writing an Exam
The Exam Was Too Long!
Grading an Exam
Addressing Instances of Academic Dishonesty
Course Grades
Chapter 5: Challenges and Opportunities within Commonly Taught Courses
Discussion Sections
Algebra - Is It Too Late?!
Precalculus
Calculus I: Differential Calculus
Calculus II: Integral Calculus
Sophomore Calculus
Elementary Linear Algebra
Proof Courses
Upper-level Courses
Chapter 6: Growth Through Evaluation and Education
Self-evaluation
Peer Evaluations and Collaborations
Student Evaluations
Pedagogical Professional Development
Chapter 7: Going Beyond Traditional Lecture
Preparing to Try Something New
Active Learning
Course Designs for Active Learning
Online Courses
A Final Note on Innovation
Conclusion