What really impacts the use of active learning in undergraduate STEM education? Results from a national survey of chemistry, mathematics, and physics instructors
Six common beliefs about the usage of active learning in introductory STEM courses are
investigated using survey data from 3769 instructors. Three beliefs focus on contextual …
investigated using survey data from 3769 instructors. Three beliefs focus on contextual …
Collegiate mathematics teaching in proof-based courses: What we now know and what we have yet to learn
There has been significant growth in the literature base exploring questions of teaching in
undergraduate mathematics. In this paper we synthesize the literature on the teaching of …
undergraduate mathematics. In this paper we synthesize the literature on the teaching of …
Evaluating the impact of malleable factors on percent time lecturing in gateway chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses
Background Active learning used in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) courses has been shown to improve student outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional …
(STEM) courses has been shown to improve student outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional …
Establishing a new standard of care for calculus using trials with randomized student allocation
Calculus, the study of change in processes and systems, serves as the foundation for many
STEM disciplines. Traditional, lecture-based calculus instruction may present a barrier for …
STEM disciplines. Traditional, lecture-based calculus instruction may present a barrier for …
Measuring the Association of Departmental Climate around Teaching with Adoption of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices: A National Survey of Chemistry Faculty …
Faculty members in STEM report numerous motivators and barriers to adopting evidence-
based instructional practices (EBIPs), yet the degree to which these factors are associated …
based instructional practices (EBIPs), yet the degree to which these factors are associated …
Association of malleable factors with adoption of research-based instructional strategies in introductory chemistry, mathematics, and physics
Active learning pedagogies are shown to enhance the outcomes of students, particularly in
disciplines known for high attrition rates. Despite the demonstrated benefits of active …
disciplines known for high attrition rates. Despite the demonstrated benefits of active …
The eighth characteristic for successful calculus programs: Diversity, equity, & inclusion practices
JE Hagman - Primus, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Through a multi-year, national calculus study, researchers have recently identified seven
characteristics of successful college calculus programs. We identified these seven …
characteristics of successful college calculus programs. We identified these seven …
Support for all? Confronting racism and patriarchy to promote equitable learning opportunities through undergraduate calculus instruction
Undergraduate calculus instruction is a contributor to racialized and gendered trends of
STEM persistence and disidentification with mathematics. However, the nature of instruction …
STEM persistence and disidentification with mathematics. However, the nature of instruction …
In the driver's seat: Course coordinators as change agents for active learning in university Precalculus to Calculus 2
M Williams, N Apkarian, K Uhing, AE Martinez… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Mounting evidence of the effectiveness of active learning strategies has prompted many
mathematics departments to start engaging in transformational change efforts. Change …
mathematics departments to start engaging in transformational change efforts. Change …
A call for research that explores relationships between computing and mathematical thinking and activity in RUME
E Lockwood, K Mørken - International Journal of Research in …, 2021 - Springer
Computational thinking and activity are vital aspects of what it means to conduct scientific
and mathematical work. In light of this, some propose that students' mathematical education …
and mathematical work. In light of this, some propose that students' mathematical education …