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Transforming students’ Transforming students’ approaches to learning and approaches to learning and applying mathematics applying mathematics David Moran and Hazel Owen

Overview • Learning Strategies • Role of ICT • CRSP Integrated course • Mathematics Skill Deficiencies • Addressing deficiencies • Transferable skills • Research Findings 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 2

Setting the scene… • Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College • Foundations year • Research Skills & Projects with COMP100 (CRSP) 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 3

Learning Strategies Learning in real-world contexts Analysis and Transferable skills interpretation tasks CRSP Small group work Investigational work Problem solving 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 4

ICT: Scaffolding learning strategies 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 5

WebCT LMS: Scaffolding/Outcomes 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 6

Laptops: Scaffolding/Outcomes 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 7

WebCT calendar: Scaffolding/Outcomes Is this slide necessary? 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 8

Previous Foundations Program Arabic Math English Research Computer Skills & Projects Despite some collaboration, over time, each course had developed increasingly into a ‘realm’ unto itself Issues: • student workloads • application of skills • development of higher order thinking skills • assessment 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 9

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Mathematical skill deficiencies • problem solving skills, • math terminology in English, • language structure and grammar of word problems, • analysing skills to produce correct answers, • employing self-directed study skills, and • adopting different learning strategies to address new mathematical ideas and concepts 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 11

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Careers Project: Applied Math Skills Tasks Math deficiencies Off-campus survey Computer Skills Active Learning Strategies Podcast Article analysis and quiz Decision Analysis 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 13

Off Campus Survey 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 14

Off Campus Survey 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 15

Career Considerations Podcast 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 16

Emiratisation Articles and Quiz 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 17

Decision Analysis – HD Course 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 18

Transferring Skills – Math 070 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 19

Anecdotal feedback • Students felt more enjoyment for learning mathematics • Students preferred instruction that provided practical applications of ‘real world mathematics’ • Faculty believe that the active learning integrated environment provides students with a unique opportunity to learn in a much broader context 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 20

Conclusion • Learning Strategies • Role of ICT • CRSP Integrated course • Mathematics Skill Deficiencies • Addressing deficiencies • Transferable skills • Research Findings 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 21

Thank-you for listening • Are there any questions? 28 March, 2007 David Moran and Hazel Owen 22