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32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Integrating Study Skills: Helping Students Learn How To Learn
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Alvina J. Atkinson Lee Ann Roberts Professor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Gwinnett College aatkinso@ggc.edu lrobert2@ggc.edu Sarah H. Park D. Natasha Brewley Instructor of Mathematics Associate Professor of Mathematics Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Gwinnett College spark3@ggc.edu dbrewley@ggc.edu
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) Core Principles • Student Engagement • Active Learning • Integrated Educational Experiences • The Use of Innovative Educational Technology
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM
What's the Problem?
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Georgia's young adults are not prepared In the state of Georgia, it is projected that over 60 • percent of jobs will require education beyond high school by 2025. However, only about 48 percent of Georgia’s young adults are ready to face such a job market. In addition to a shortage of workers with post- • secondary degrees, Georgia is facing a scarcity in STEM graduates. (Complete College Georgia, n.d.).
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM The primary obstacle- Undergraduate Mathematics Courses A primary obstacle for students in attaining a college degree, • especially degrees in STEM, is the required mathematics course sequence. Historically, first-year college math courses are the primary impediment to graduation for many students in Georgia (Garland, 2012). Labor economists recognize that mathematical knowledge and • skills are essential to a person’s upward economic and social mobility. However, college math courses rather delay or direct students • away from achieving their dream and chances at economic stability (USG Transforming College Mathematics, 2013).
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Impact of incorporating Study Skills • Math Anxiety – In the U.S., about 25% of four-year college students and 80% of community college students experience moderate to high levels of math anxiety (Beilock et al., 2013). • Study skills – Researchers found that teaching of study skills or learning strategies had a significant impact on students' study habits, performance, and students with math anxiety (Mireles, et al., 2011)
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Overview of Study Skills at GGC 2007 – Study skills incorporated in all learning support • classes as a 1hour lab 2008 – Learning support classes modified to include an • embedded study skills component (Changed from "3 +1" to 4 credit hours) 2012 – Corequisite courses are introduced and contain • an embedded study skills component 2016 – All learning support classes are discontinued and • replaced with corequisite models which all contain an embedded study skills component
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM How Study Skills are Incorporated at GGC • Faculty are required to do study skills activities with their students in all co-requisite courses. • Suggested activities involve students documenting tutoring sessions, peer supplemental instruction sessions, maintaining a notebook, attending Academic Enhancement Center workshops, and other faculty specific opportunities.
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Gathering data on our students...
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Study Skills Inventory Online http://southcentral.edu/image s/departments/ASC/document s/Study_Skills_Inventory.pdf) Contains 51 questions and we wanted to analyze the results for the students overall.
Technology aids in identifying problem areas for students
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Problem Areas for Students • Collaboration with Peers – I compare notes with one or two classmates to check for completeness and accuracy (Student rating: 1.92/5) – I study with a classmate or group. (Student rating: 2.08/5)
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Problem Areas for Students • Time Management – I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. (Student rating: 2.17/5) – I use a planner for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic activities. (Student rating: 2.52/5)
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Problem Areas for Students • Self-Care – I exercise daily. (Student rating: 2.52/5)
Skills Activities Catalog
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM The Power of Positive Thinking Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO1kgl0p-Hw • Impact of the crowd on performance • What are you telling yourself about your math ability? • Importance of having a positive outlook to improve your performance
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset • A student with a growth mindset believes that intelligence could be developed through hard work and perseverance. • Research on growth mindset shows that when students learn through a structured program to develop a growth mindset, student motivation and achievement can increase (Dweck, 2015).
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM How to Learn Math - A free online student course Created by Dr. Boaler of Stanford University • youcubed.org • Students watch videos and complete • discussion prompts on BrightSpace Topics include: • – Number Flexibility, Mathematical Reasoning, and Connections – Knocking Down the Myths About Math – Math and Mindset – Mistakes and Speed – Number Patterns and Representations – Math in Life, Nature and Work
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Student Posts about Growth Mindset "Having a growth mindset will help you with math and • school in general. Having a growth mindset means you always try and go into class or learning something new with a positive mindset. When someone with a growth mindset gets a question wrong they see it as a good opportunity to learn." " The first thing that would help in math is to have a • growth mindset. With a growth mindset said person would be able to respond better to the idea of learning and engaging in math. Since they would have a growth mindset they would be able to try harder in order to get better, look at mistakes as learning moments, and become more persistent in learning the subject. "
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Learning Styles Inventory https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction- • and-Assessment/Special-Education- Services/Documents/IDEAS%202014%20Handouts /LearningStyleInventory.pdf Allow students to complete the inventory. This form • gives tips on the ideal study environment for each learning style: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Learning Styles Inventory While many students can tell you what their learning style is, they are often unaware how this impacts where they should sit in class or how they should study and prepare for exams. Once students have taken the learning style inventory, they can explore learning strategies that match their audio, visual, and kinesthetic/tactile learning preferences
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Yell! Look! Run! This is a type of learning styles assessment based on the students' response to a real-world scenario, such as a fire in the movie theater.
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Time Management • Students are given a one-week Excel file, and asked to input their schedule. • They are asked to fill in their academic activities (ie. classes, studying) and personal activities (ie. work, family time) • Then we discuss obligated time, free time, and we analyze both.
32 nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics ORLANDO, FL | MARCH 12-14 #ICTCM Mindfulness & Meditation in Research Benefits of Meditation & Deep Breathing - Reduces stress - Reduces anxiety - Relaxes the body - Relaxes and clears the mind - Reduces blood pressure
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