Using a blog to bridge the mathematical knowledge at the tertiary level
Authors: 
Fariel Mohan, B. S. BhattAuthors Info & Claims
Fariel Mohan, B. S. BhattAuthors Info & ClaimsAbstract
Over the decades, the imparting of knowledge by teachers have always been proven challenging. Research in teaching has contributed to some improvement in teaching. In the Caribbean, financial assistance for research in teaching is very limited. This paper looks at the challenges faced with the teaching of Mathematics at the tertiary level based on the shortcomings of the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level. The paper illustrates a cost effective approach based on the social constructivism in creating a community learning scenario by using a virtual classroom to teach Mathematics. The paper highlights the benefits of collaborative learning by the student academic success, self confidence improvement and togetherness resulting from the first phase of the project.
References
[1]
X1. Author, Title of the Paper, International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. X, No. X, 19XX, pp. XX-XX.
[2]
Abramovich S. & Brown G. Integrating problem-solving, technology and the experience of mathematical discovery in teacher education. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 15(4), pp. 323-338.
[3]
Aronson E. Building empathy, compassion, and achievement in the jigsaw classroom. In: J. Aronson, Editor, Improving academic achievement. Impact of psychological factors on education, Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2002, pp. 209-225.
[4]
Bandura, A. Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.
[5]
Beeson P. Bringing blogs into the classroom, Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, Quill 93(6), 2005, pp. 27-29.
[6]
Bong M. and Skaalvik E. M. Academic self-concept and self-efficacy: how different are they really? Educational Psychology Review 15, 2003, pp. 1-40.
[7]
Boaler J. & Greeno G. Identity, Agency and Knowing in Mathematics Worlds in Boaler J. (Ed.) Multiple Perspectives on Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Ablex Publishing, Westport, CT, USA, 2000.
[8]
Cai J. Beyond the computational algorithm. Students' understanding of the arithmetic average concept, Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol 3., 1995, pp. 144-151.
[9]
Carrington E. W. The future of education in the Caribbean: Report of the Caricom Advisory Task Force on education. Evaluation Report, ERIC database, 1993.
[10]
Chilakamarri. A few thoughts & many queries about mathematical culture and mathematics education. Mathematics Education and Society, 1998.
[11]
Clarke P. J. Exploring the use of computer technology in a Caribbean context: Views of pre-service teachers. International Journal of Education and Development using ICT (IJEDICT), Vol. 3, no. 1, 2007, pp. 23-38.
[12]
Davi A., Frydenberg M. & Gulati G. J. Blogging across the disciplines: Integrating Technology to enhance Liberal Learning, Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 2006.
[13]
Ernest P. The one and the many. In L. Steffe & J. Gale (Eds.). Constructivism in education. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. 1995, pp. 459-486.
[14]
Flatley M. Blogging for enhanced teaching and Learning, Business Communication Quaterly 68 (1), 2005, pp. 77-80.
[15]
George P. Making Mathematics Hard: Student views from a Caribbean Perspective, British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics 25 (2), 2005.
[16]
Harackiewicz J. M., Barron K. E., Tauer J. M. and Elliot A. J. Predicting success in college: a longitudinal study of achievement goals and ability measures as predictors of interest and performance from freshman year through graduation, Journal of Educational Psychology 94, 2002, pp. 562-575.
[17]
Niherest, Survey of Mathematics in Secondary Schools, Trinidad & Tobago, 2006, www.niherest.gov.tt/st-statustics/surveys-publications.htm.
[18]
Phan H. & Walker R. Maths Self-efficacy in Primary Schools: Evidence of a Hierarchical Structure. Inaugural International Self-Concept Conference.
[19]
Prediger S. Diversity as a Chance in Mathematics Classrooms, International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2005.
[20]
Schiefele U. Interest, learning, and motivation, Educational Psychologist 26, 1991, pp. 299-323.
[21]
Warwick J. Mathematical Self-Efficacy: A Pilot Study Exploring Differences Between Student Groups, International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2006.
Index Terms
- Using a blog to bridge the mathematical knowledge at the tertiary level
Recommendations
Guiding Students to Discover CS Concepts and Develop Process Skills using POGIL (Abstract Only)
SIGCSE '16: Proceedings of the 47th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science EducationThis workshop is for anyone who teaches CS, and introduces process-oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) in computer science. In a POGIL classroom, teams of 3-5 learners work on activities with active facilitation by the teacher. Through scripted ...
Using cooperative writing and oral presentations as peer teaching - evaluating the effectiveness of elements of inductive teaching and social constructivism on student outcomes
FIE'09: Proceedings of the 39th IEEE international conference on Frontiers in education conferenceThe overall teaching strategy in our basic materials engineering course has been transformed from deductive practice to an inductive teaching and learning system where most of the elements of a student-centered approach are present: cooperative learning,...
Alternatives to lecture: revealing the power of peer instruction and cooperative learning
SIGCSE '13: Proceeding of the 44th ACM technical symposium on Computer science educationThis session will demonstrate best practices for integrating a variety of student engagement pedagogies into the classroom. Presenters play the role of instructors on the first day of class. Audience members play the role of students as they collaborate ...
Comments
Information & Contributors
Information
Published In
March 2008
463 pages
ISBN:9789606766473
Publisher
World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS)
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Publication History
Published: 24 March 2008
Author Tags
Qualifiers
- Article
Contributors
Other Metrics
Bibliometrics & Citations
Bibliometrics
Article Metrics
- 0Total Citations
- 0Total Downloads
- Downloads (Last 12 months)0
- Downloads (Last 6 weeks)0
Reflects downloads up to 05 Jan 2025