Driving Student-Centred Calculus: Results of a Comprehensive Case Study for Kaizen Learning in the Sultanate of Oman

Autor/inn/en	Heim, Bernhard; Rupp, Florian; Viet, Nils; Stockhausen, Paul v.; Gallenkämper, Jonas; Kreuzer, Judith
Titel	Driving Student-Centred Calculus: Results of a Comprehensive Case Study for Kaizen Learning in the Sultanate of Oman
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 46 (2015) 3, S.354-369 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
DOI	10.1080/0020739X.2014.979897
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Calculus; College Freshmen; Mathematics Instruction; College Mathematics; Teaching Methods; Blended Learning; Learner Controlled Instruction; Lecture Method; Educational Technology; Small Group Instruction; Teacher Student Relationship; Interaction; Student Attitudes; Tutorial Programs; Mathematics Tests; Consultation Programs; Homework; Mathematics Achievement; Student Evaluation; Case Studies; Oman + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Studienanfänger; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtsmedien; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Interaktion; Schülerverhalten; Tutorial programmes; Förderprogramm; Lernprogramm; Tutorensystem; Fachberatung; Hausaufgabe; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study
Abstract	The art of teaching freshmen students is undergoing a rapid paradigm change. Classical forms of teaching are not applicable any more and an unmanageable offer of new multimedia tools and concepts is glutting the market. Moreover, compared to previous courses, the class size triples. In view of these challenges, we implemented a new teaching concept best described as Kaizen learning. By Kaizen learning, we define a teaching philosophy that is based on a concise mix of short learning units (with feedback loops and tests) and of carefully chosen repetitions (also with feedback loops and tests) to calibrate a course for the students. Here, this intensive blended, student-centred learning paradigm is analysed together with its direct impact on the students' performance. This case study leads to easy-to-implement key drivers for successfully teaching science in Oman, such as (1) human--human interaction, (2) clearly communicated expectations, (3) avoidance of a short-term learning attitude, (4) a no-calculator policy, (5) continuous Kaizen learning, and (6) balanced combination of traditional teaching and e-learning. (As Provided).
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