Abstract
This presentation will examine several elements of the Clemson Mathematical Science Department's reformation of the curriculum and instruction of its Calculus sequence (an adaptation of North Carolina State University's SCALE-UP project) in a mock classroom setting. Those attending will experience an interactive classroom as a participant. The lesson will begin with a brief introduction and mini-lecture outlining some reasons for choosing an active learning environment. Next, "students" will break up into groups to begin work on a learning activity. After completing the activity, participants will be asked to comment on their student experience. The presentation will conclude with a discussion led by the "instructors" (presenters) concerning the implementation of this study, preliminary assessment of the effectiveness of the experiment, and expectations and future research concerning this project.
Location
Room 2904 B
Recommended Citation
Krohn, Mary Z. and Biggers, Sherry S., "You Snooze; You Lose: Using a SCALE-UP Approach to Increase Student Participation and Performance in a First-Year Mathematics Course" (2007). SoTL Commons Conference. 58.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2007/58
You Snooze; You Lose: Using a SCALE-UP Approach to Increase Student Participation and Performance in a First-Year Mathematics Course
Room 2904 B
This presentation will examine several elements of the Clemson Mathematical Science Department's reformation of the curriculum and instruction of its Calculus sequence (an adaptation of North Carolina State University's SCALE-UP project) in a mock classroom setting. Those attending will experience an interactive classroom as a participant. The lesson will begin with a brief introduction and mini-lecture outlining some reasons for choosing an active learning environment. Next, "students" will break up into groups to begin work on a learning activity. After completing the activity, participants will be asked to comment on their student experience. The presentation will conclude with a discussion led by the "instructors" (presenters) concerning the implementation of this study, preliminary assessment of the effectiveness of the experiment, and expectations and future research concerning this project.
