Some Considerations in Combining Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods of Instruction in a Mathematics Program.

Autor/in	Gormley, Tyrone D.
Titel	Some Considerations in Combining Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods of Instruction in a Mathematics Program.
Quelle	(1978), (48 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Tagungsbericht; Algebra; Arithmetic; Calculus; Cognitive Style; College Mathematics; Community Colleges; Instructional Improvement; Instructional Innovation; Mathematical Experience; Mathematics Curriculum; Mathematics Instruction; Modern Mathematics; Statistics; Student Interests; Teaching Methods; Trigonometry; Two Year College Students; Two Year Colleges + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Community college; Community College; Unterrichtsqualität; Educational Innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Statistik; Studieninteresse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Trigonometrie
Abstract	Based on the assumption that each student learns in a unique way, this paper outlines the factors to be considered before selecting the methods of instruction for particular mathematics courses and their students. The advantages and disadvantages of the lecture/textbook and question/answer method, individualized instruction, self-pacing, discussion/demonstration, field experiences, and tutorials are described. Characteristics of courses and students, and suggestions regarding these methods of instruction are outlined for the following elements of a mathematics curriculum: (1) pre-college courses--vocational-technical, arithmetic, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra; (2) first year courses--college algebra, trigonometry, modern mathematics I and II, liberal arts mathematics, statistics, mathematics for business, and economics I and II; and (3) second year courses--pre-calculus, calculus I, II, and III, and differential equations. Other considerations in program development include instructor role, media, counseling, placement testing, student follow-up, tutoring, funding, and attendance. A summary of cognitive mapping, a list of textbooks, and a bibliography are included. (MB)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01