Mathematics Teaching Practice: Guide for University and College Lecturers

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Elsevier, 1 de març 2002 - 240 pàgines
Mathematics; Clarifying the distinction between mathematical research and mathematics education, this book offers hundreds of suggestions for making small and medium sized changes for lectures, tutorials, task design, or problem solving. Here is guidance and inspiration for effective mathematics teaching in a modern technological environment, directed to teachers who are unhappy with results or experience, or those now in teacher training or new to the profession. Commencing with a range of student behaviours and attitudes that have struck and amazed tutors and lecturers, Professor Mason offers a wealth of partial diagnoses, followed by specific advice and suggestions for remedial actions.
  • Offers suggestions for making small and medium-sized changes for lectures, tutorials, task design, or problem solving
  • Provides guidance and inspiration for effective mathematics teaching in a modern technological environment
  • Offers a wealth of partial diagnoses, followed by specific advice and suggestions for remedial actions
 

Continguts

Chapter 0 Some General Opening Remarks
1
Chapter 1 Student Difficulties with Mathematics
7
Chapter 2 Lecturing
39
Chapter 3 Tutoring
71
Chapter 4 Constructing Tasks
105
Chapter 5 Marking and Commenting
141
Chapter 6 Making Use of History
155
Chapter 7 Issues and Concerns in Teaching Mathematics
161
Exploratory Tasks
195
Convergence Case Study
197
Bibliography
203
Index of Tactics Issues Themes Frameworks and Tensions
215
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Sobre l'autor (2002)

John H. Mason, The Open University, UK

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