A Holistic Approach to Supporting Student-Centered Pedagogy: Navigating Co-Requisite Calculus I. Issue 3 (28th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hancock, Emilie; Franco, Lorraine; Bagley, Spencer; Karakok, Gulden
• Is Part Of: PRIMUS. Volume 31:Issue 3/5(2021)
• Page Start: 608
• Page End: 626
• Publication Date: 2021-05-28
• Subjects: Calculus -- co-requisite instruction -- academic and social integration -- active learning -- inquiry-based learning; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 510.711
• DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2020.1802794
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1051-1970

Abstract

Abstract : As calculus instruction moves further from lecture-based instruction toward student-centered pedagogy, support services must align with the changing goals for the course. This paper describes the work of a department as they collectively design and redesign a co-requisite Calculus I course, in an effort to better promote students' academic and social integration into active, student-centered calculus classrooms. We highlight the inclusion of more cognitively demanding and group-worthy tasks, re-negotiation of support for procedures and fundamental concepts, and promotion of collaborative participation. Our discussion is supplemented with reflections from faculty, graduate student instructors, and students.