Description |
1 online resource (xix, 220 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Part Part A Issues in learning and teaching -- chapter 1 The transition to higher education / John Appleby -- chapter 2 The genesis of mathematical structures / Robert Burn -- chapter 3 Developing active learners / Afzal Ahmed -- chapter 4 Assessment in mathematics / Clifford Beevers -- chapter 5 The use of computer algebra systems / David Pountney -- chapter 6 Developing transferable skills: preparation for employment / Neil Challis -- chapter 7 Designing courses with a sense of purpose / Peter Kahn -- chapter 8 Enhancing the Total Learning Environment for students / Peter Petocz -- chapter 9 Reflection in and on practice / John Mason -- part Part B Learning and teaching in context -- chapter 10 Numeracy in higher education / Janet Duffin -- chapter 11 Mathematics: the teaching, learning and support of non-specialists / Tony Croft -- chapter 12 Mathematical modelling skills / Stephen Hibberd -- chapter 13 Ideas for improving learning and teaching of statistics / Neville Davies -- chapter 14 Proof and reasoning / Joseph Kyle -- chapter 15 Making learning and teaching more effective / Peter Kahn |
Summary |
The Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education series is packed with up-to-date advice, guidance and expert opinion on teaching in the key subjects in higher education today, and is backed up by the authority of the Institute for Learning and Teaching. This book covers all of the key issues surrounding the effective teaching of maths- a key subject in its own right, and one that forms an important part of many other disciplines. The book includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field, and has a broad and international perspective |
Notes |
Published in association with the Institute for Learning and Teaching, and the Times Higher Education Supplement |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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MATHEMATICS -- Study & Teaching.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Kahn, Peter (Peter E.)
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Kyle, Joseph
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Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Great Britain)
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ISBN |
0203417135 |
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9780203417133 |
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9781135726904 |
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1135726906 |
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9781135726850 |
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113572685X |
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9781135726898 |
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1135726892 |
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9781138145481 |
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1138145483 |
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9780749435691 |
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0749435690 |
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