Collegiate mathematics teaching in proof-based courses: What we now know and what we have yet to learn

K Melhuish, T Fukawa-Connelly, PC Dawkins… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Evaluating the impact of malleable factors on percent time lecturing in gateway chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses

BJ Yik, JR Raker, N Apkarian, M Stains… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Active learning used in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) courses has been shown to improve student outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional …

A descriptive study of race and gender differences in how instructional style and perceived professor care influence decisions to major in STEM

K Rainey, M Dancy, R Mickelson, E Stearns… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Women and students of color are widely underrepresented in the majority of
STEM fields. In order to investigate this underrepresentation, we interviewed over 200 male …

Brief report: characteristics of precalculus through calculus 2 programs: insights from a national census survey

C Rasmussen, N Apkarian, JE Hagman… - Journal for Research …, 2019 - pubs.nctm.org
We present findings from a recently completed census survey of all mathematics
departments in the United States that offer a graduate degree in mathematics. The census …

Association of malleable factors with adoption of research-based instructional strategies in introductory chemistry, mathematics, and physics

BJ Yik, JR Raker, N Apkarian, M Stains… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Exploring STEM postsecondary instructors' accounts of instructional planning and revisions

R Erdmann, K Miller, M Stains - International Journal of STEM Education, 2020 - Springer
Background Local and national initiatives to improve the learning experiences of students
enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses have been …

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 …

Instructional leadership structures across five university departments

N Apkarian, C Rasmussen - Higher Education, 2021 - Springer
In this paper, we investigate leadership related to the instruction of lower division
undergraduate courses at five university mathematics departments with strong calculus …

Characteristics of interactive classrooms that first year students find helpful

K Vroom, J Gehrtz, N Apkarian… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Implementing research-based teaching practices has been repeatedly cited as
an important factor for student success in university mathematics courses. Many research …

[图书][B] Researching and enacting change in postsecondary education

C Henderson, C Rasmussen, AV Knaub, N Apkarian… - 2018 - api.taylorfrancis.com
LERNUS. All of the authors of chapters in this text participated in at least one of those
workshops, and the entire LERNUS group contributed to the major ideas and themes herein …