Blended Learning in Engineering Mathematics: Based on Integrating Mathematical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving - Couverture souple

Kashefi, Hamidreza; Mirzaei, Fariba

 
9783659333293: Blended Learning in Engineering Mathematics: Based on Integrating Mathematical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3659333298 ISBN 13 : 9783659333293
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Blended learning is a sufficient environment in supporting engineering students’ thinking and skills. This book proposes a blended learning model for teaching and learning of engineering mathematics based on integrating mathematical thinking and creative problem solving. The theoretical foundation of the three worlds of symbolic, embodied, and formal mathematics is adopted to develop strategies to enhance students’ mathematical thinking and generic skills. Different ways of qualitative data collection such as think-aloud verbal protocols, students’ written solutions to assessments, semi-structured interview, students’ web comments, and semi-structured questionnaire are introduced to identify the effectiveness of the blended learning engineering mathematics in developing and supporting students’ thinking powers. A survey as a quantitative method of data collection is explained to find out the effectiveness of blended learning engineering mathematics on students’ generic skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and technology skills. Finally, the results of a study that used the designed model are presented.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Blended learning is a sufficient environment in supporting engineering students’ thinking and skills. This book proposes a blended learning model for teaching and learning of engineering mathematics based on integrating mathematical thinking and creative problem solving. The theoretical foundation of the three worlds of symbolic, embodied, and formal mathematics is adopted to develop strategies to enhance students’ mathematical thinking and generic skills. Different ways of qualitative data collection such as think-aloud verbal protocols, students’ written solutions to assessments, semi-structured interview, students’ web comments, and semi-structured questionnaire are introduced to identify the effectiveness of the blended learning engineering mathematics in developing and supporting students’ thinking powers. A survey as a quantitative method of data collection is explained to find out the effectiveness of blended learning engineering mathematics on students’ generic skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and technology skills. Finally, the results of a study that used the designed model are presented.

Biographie de l'auteur

Hamidreza Kashefi, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He has been teaching various undergraduate and graduate subjects in mathematics and mathematics education for the past 15 years. His special interest is on mathematical thinking for undergraduate students.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659333298
ISBN 13 
9783659333293
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
164
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