SPECIAL COURSE ON DIDACTICAL MATHEMATICS
A Framework for Research and Curriculum Development
in Post-Secondary Mathematic
Professor Ed Dubinsky, July 30 - August 3, 1998

Schedule of Activities
Thursday, July 30 at Auditorium M4
 9:00 - 10:30 Generalities
                Beliefs and choices about learning and teaching
                A paradigm for research and curriculum development
                The APOS theory, Research activities
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 12:30 Pedagogy
                The ACE teaching cycle, Pedagogical Strategies, Active learning, Cooperative learning,
                Writing programs, Using technology
12:30 -  2:00 Lunch
 2:00 -  5:30 Overview of specific courses
                Abstract algebra, Calculus, Discrete mathematics

Friday, July 31 at M13 with laptops
 8:30 - 12:30 Computer lab
                ISETL tasks for calculus, Modelling pedagogical strategies
12:30 -  2:00 Lunch
 2:00 -  3:30 Reflections on morning activities
 3:30 -  4:00 Coffee break
 4:00 -  5:30 Finish up computer tasks

Saturday, August 1 at M13 with laptops
 8:30 - 12:30 Computer lab
                ISETL tasks for abstract algebra, Modelling pedagogical strategies
12:30 -  2:00 Lunch
 2:00 -  3:30 Reflections on morning activities
 3:30 -  4:00 Coffee break
 4:00 -  5:30 Finish up computer tasks

Monday, August 3 at M13 with laptops
 8:30 -  9:30 Extra presentation: Asuman Oktac talked about her experiences
              as the teacher of a distance learning linear algebra course in Mexico
 9:30 - 10:30 Finnish up computer tasks
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 12:30 Reflections on pedagogical strategies
12:30 -  2:00 Lunch
At Auditorium M4
 2:00 -  3:30 Research in undergraduate mathematics education
 3:30 -  4:00 Matters arising, Summary and future activities



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