Conference paper
Exploring the pedagogic and epistemic benefits of preparatory assignments: A proposal for the use of reading assignments in tertiary mathematics classes
26th Annual Research Forum (Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc) Educational Possibilities (University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, 13/08/2011)
2011
Abstract
This paper presents a theoretical framework supporting the use of reading assignments in mathematics classes. Reading assignments have the potential to change students' epistemic beliefs, self-efficacy and self-regulatory skills. Reading assignments provide a cognitive scaffold that helps students learn how to read a mathematics textbook. Anecdotal observations from a department-wide implementation of preliminary reading assignments at a community college in north-western USA will be discussed in support of proposed research. Suggestions for creation and use are briefly provided. Future research suggestions are also provided.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the pedagogic and epistemic benefits of preparatory assignments: A proposal for the use of reading assignments in tertiary mathematics classes
- Authors/Creators
- A.G. Harbaugh (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- 26th Annual Research Forum (Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc) Educational Possibilities (University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, 13/08/2011)
- Identifiers
- 991005539578507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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