Teaching Resources
Guides and links on teaching undergraduate mathematics
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Key ideas in teaching mathematics
Research-based guidance and classroom activities for teachers of mathematics. The Nuffield foundation in the UK funds various research projects targetting mathematics education in schools and early universities. AustMS Professional Development for Mathematicians
An online course designed by mathematicians for mathematicians, hosted by AustMS. Units are openly accessible or can be studied and accessed through formal enrolment. Some institutions recognise the course as a certificate level qualification in higher education teaching. Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning
A network committed to advancing the teaching of STEM disciplines in higher education. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching
Promotes university teaching that leads to meaningful student learning. Includes several guides on various pedagogical approaches. The national forum for the enhacement of teaching and learning in higher education (Ireland)
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education aims to draw on the examples of great practice in Ireland and internationally in order to help shape the delivery of an outstanding teaching and learning experience at third level (higher education institutions) in Ireland. The have a searchable database of conference papers and articles. |
Dealing with student diversity
Assumed Knowledge Entry Requirements
A national forum held in February 2014 that considered the widespread impact of 'assumed knowledge' in mathematics on tertiary STEM programs. Presentations at the forum provided a picture of the challenges and responses from a range of institutions.
A national forum held in February 2014 that considered the widespread impact of 'assumed knowledge' in mathematics on tertiary STEM programs. Presentations at the forum provided a picture of the challenges and responses from a range of institutions.
Mastery Learning Approach for Large First Year Classes
Article reporting findings from University of Technology Sydney on their approach to teaching mathematics to under-prepared students.
Article reporting findings from University of Technology Sydney on their approach to teaching mathematics to under-prepared students.
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Mathcentre
Mathcentre was set up to deliver mathematics support materials for students and lecturers. Mathematics Support Centre
The Maynooth University offers mathematics support to undergraduate students. |
Flipped classroomes
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Blended Learning and Flipped Classrooms
Victoria University includes useful information about flipped classrooms and blended learning. Flipped Learning Network
The Flipped Learning Network offers multiple resources for educators planning on implementing a flipped classroom. Flipped Classroom Project (OLT)
The Radical Transformation: Reimagining Engineering Education through Flipping the Classroom in a Global Learning Partnership project, led by the University of Queensland, is exploring tranformative course development through flipped classroom models. |
Articles
Flipping classroom is being trialled in many disciplines as a means of improving student engagement and learning. While definitions vary it is commonly understood that ‘Inverting the classroom means that events that have traditionally taken place inside the classroom now take place outside the classroom and vice versa’ (M.J. Lage and G. Platt. The internet and the inverted classroom. The Journal of Economic Education, 31(1):11, 2000.p.32).
The following are some suggested articles that may be of interest.
Flipping classroom is being trialled in many disciplines as a means of improving student engagement and learning. While definitions vary it is commonly understood that ‘Inverting the classroom means that events that have traditionally taken place inside the classroom now take place outside the classroom and vice versa’ (M.J. Lage and G. Platt. The internet and the inverted classroom. The Journal of Economic Education, 31(1):11, 2000.p.32).
The following are some suggested articles that may be of interest.
- Just do it: flipped lecture, determinants and debate. Barbara Kensington-Millera, Julia Novak & Tanya Evans. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. Published online: 05 Jan 2016. DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2015.1129075
- Expectations and implementations of the flipped classroom model in undergraduate mathematics courses. Emilie Naccarato & Gulden Karakok. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015, 46:7, 968-978, DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2015.1071440
- The use of flipped classrooms in higher education: A scoping review. Jacqueline O’Flaherty & Craig Phillips. The Internet and Higher Education, 2015, Volume 25, April 2015, Pages 85–95.
- Flipping the maths tutorial:A tale of n departments,Katherine Seaton, Deborah King and Caz Sandison, AustMS Gazette,Volume 41 Number 2 May 2014.
- Flipping an Algebra Classroom: Analzying, Modeling, and Solving Systems of Linear Equations, Rebecca Kirvan, Christopher Rakes, and Regie Zamora. Computers in Schools, 2015, 32, 201-223.
- Higher education dominance and siloed knowledge: a systematic review of flipped classroom research, Mona Lundin, Annika Bergviken Rensfeldt, Thomas Hillman, Annika Lantz-Andersson, and Louise Peterson. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. 2018, 15(1), 20-50
Learning and teaching projects
Mathematics Pathways Project
The Maths Pathways project aims to provide the maths skills students need to move successfully from selected VET qualifications to particular university courses. The project aims to develop, implement, and trial tailored mathemaics pathways initially focusing on the areas of engineering and education. Once initial pathways have been developed, the project will expand to meet the needs of VET qualified students entering higher education in health science and business courses.
The Maths Pathways project aims to provide the maths skills students need to move successfully from selected VET qualifications to particular university courses. The project aims to develop, implement, and trial tailored mathemaics pathways initially focusing on the areas of engineering and education. Once initial pathways have been developed, the project will expand to meet the needs of VET qualified students entering higher education in health science and business courses.
Organisations
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The Australian Council of Deans of Science Teaching and Learning Centre
Promotes innovation in teaching and learning by providing information on current research, fellowships and innovations in teaching practice. Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
A collaborative enterprise whose aim is to promote the mathematical capabilites of the Australian community through engagement with research and higher education, school education and engagement with the industrial and commercial world. The Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS)
The national society of the mathematics profession in Australia. Its mission is the promotion and extension of mathematical knowledge and its applications. Decadal Plan for Mathematical Sciences (2016-2025)
Australian Academy of Science Decadal Plan for Mathematical Sciences is being developed to map the current state of mathematics and identify priorities for the future. Mathematical Association of America: Innovative Teaching Exchange
Allows people teaching mathematics at the tertiary level to share new methods they have tried, or discovered, which they feel help students learn better and/or more easily. The intention is to encourage more experimentation with more methods than the traditional lecture/questions method. |
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Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (RUME)
A Special Interest Group of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) |
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