Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

fororganizing experience and substantially strengthened the idea of using cross-curricularexpressive writing (in which the writer captures, investigates, and reflects upon his/her ideas) toenhance students’ learning (pp. 57-58).10 Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Emig’s and Britton’swork became the basis for recognizing writing as a primary learning method. (For a morecomplete discussion of WAC history, refer to Chapter 5, “Writing to Learn,” of Reference Guideto Writing Across the Curriculum, by Charles Bazerman, et al.10)Three major goals for incorporating VCUR’s WAC program into VCUQatar’s project-directedapproach became • to develop students’ metacognition about their learning and thinking processes, • to convince students that using knowledge

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Homolka, Kansas State University, Salina; Greg Stephens, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Washington; DawnWilliams, Howard University; and Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington conducted aresearch project supported by the National Science Foundation to explore storytelling inengineering education. They found storytelling can provide an important instructional method forengineering educators and they encourage taking storytelling research forward so others canbuild on their ideas. “Simply put- our stories matter—and storytelling provides a vehicle forscholarly discourse that makes explicit knowledge, promotes reflective practice, and providesentry points into a community of practice.”28Storytelling is also now being applied in the business, industrial, and corporate world bymanagers and human relations specialists for employee training

Conference Session

Issues and Solutions in Mathematics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisela Gomes, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie; Janete Bolite Frant, Universidade Bandeirante; Arthur Powell, Rutgers University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

mathematicians,engineers, industry professionals and educationalists interested in reflecting on themathematics used by engineers that could help them to address new technologicalrealities and societal challenges in a more complex and globalized world. The conferencefocused on the links among mathematics, engineering, and society and proposed to be apermanent forum to discuss the pedagogical aspects of mathematics in engineeringcurriculum and to reevaluate the mathematics education of engineering students. It is therefore appropriate to investigate further the educational background ofengineers, both in terms of mathematical knowledge acquired in engineering courses andits application in professional activities. Such investigations will

Conference Session

Issues and Solutions in Mathematics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Hatice Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Alina Duca, NCSU

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

with the notation while taking the 1.24 0.87 first test. 2. The score on the first test is not a reflection of my true 3.55 0.99 ability. 3. After reviewing the materials, I remembered that many of 4.14 0.7 the topics were covered in previous classes. 4. It is a good idea for faculty to review essential math 4.56 0.5 concepts at the start of the semester. 5. The review material will enhance my learning and success 4.14 0.67 in this course. 6. I will perform better if I take the same test again. 4.06 0.74Survey questions 3, 4 and 6 show that students found that the review process helped them torecall

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

and processes, increase their processing skillsby exposing them to various dynamic programming activities that will push their problemsolving abilities, require them to solve out-of-content problems, and be more creative. Exposinghigh school students to programming at an earlier age in the type of programming environmentdescribed in this proposal will benefit them by helping them better understand mathematicalcontexts, concepts, and applications, often reflected in applied fields such as engineering.Bibliography 1. Austin, H. S. (1987). Predictors of pascal programming achievement for community college students. Proceedings of the Eighteenth SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, , 161-164. 2. Bergin, S

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heublein, Kansas State University, Salina; Kenneth Barnard, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

getting instant responses totheir e-mails, voice mails, etc.4  Even though possessing these desired characteristics, “some researchers also fear that millennialstudents, being over-reliant on communications technology, will have stunted interpersonal(face-to-face) skills. Others have expressed similar concerns that the ease with which millennialstudents routinely engage in multitasking behaviors, enabled in part using technology, hasshortened their collective attention span. Finally, having completed primary and secondarycurricula that may unintentionally encourage rote learning, these students may lack the skillsnecessary to be critical thinkers or demonstrate introspection and self-reflection.”5“Millennial students are inclined to be more