This presentation I presented to the School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, August 24, 2013. The title of this presentation was inspired from Dan Meyer's TED presentation, 'Math Class Needs a Makeover'.
1. MATH EDUCATION NEEDS
A MAKEOVER!
ABD KARIM ALIAS
Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
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17. § Types of E-Learning Technology
§ What is rapid E-Learning?
§ Rapid E-Learning Processes
§ Rapid E-Learning Tools
How do I make
Math more
exciting…?
interesting
engaging
fun
Yet
effective
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18. What’s the problem with the traditional
way of teaching mathematics?
…the way math is traditionally
taught reinforces the idea that it's an
innate talent
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19. The Four Pillars Upon Which the Failure
of Math Education Rests*
(and what to do about them)
*Matthew A. Brenner,The Four Pillars Upon Which the Failure of Math Education Rests
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20. The Four Pillars Upon Which the Failure
of Math Education Rests*
(and what to do about them)
The approach (not content) of math education
is too abstract and decontextualized
Math education conveys rituals and procedures
but not understanding
Metacognitive activity is absent in math
education
Sociolinguistic obstacles to success in
mathematics
Pillar 1
Pillar 2
Pillar 3
Pillar 4
*Matthew A. Brenner,The Four Pillars Upon Which the Failure of Math Education Rests
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21. Math demands creativity, collaboration and
discussion more than memorization, drills
and just hurrying to get the right answers
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22. What Skills are Useful
in Innovation-Driven Societies?
• Mathematical problem solving
• Mathematical reasoning
• Mathematical creativity and critical
thinking
• Mathematical communications
24. New Framework,
New Paradigm
> Re-examining the structure
of the curriculum,
> Explore innovative delivery
methods
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25. Re-examine Curriculum!
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We need to redesign our Math courses to clearly
build on complimentary skills and emphasize the
inter-relatedness of Algebra, Statistics, Chemistry,
Physics, Geometry, Engineering, Economics, and
even Calculus (and even Music, Poetry, History,Art,
Architecture, and Philosophy).
Mathematics curricula should be
redesigned to highlight and have
students experience the very real
everyday applications
30. A teacher can only guide & facilitate;
learning & exploring is done entirely by the student
Lecture is not about giving content! …
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3 years at USM
Lifelong learning
33. Any educator should master three types
of knowledge:!
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1. content knowledge—knowledge of the facts,
principles and methods in the discipline that is
being taught,
2. pedagogical knowledge—understanding of the
learning process and the conditions that
facilitate and hinder it, independent of the
discipline in which the learning takes place, and
3. pedagogical content knowledge—to denote
knowledge and understanding of the learning
process in the context of a particular
discipline.
35. 35
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• Class periods are too short
• Not enough time for
questioning & reflecting
• Not enough time for
interaction & discussion
• Less opportunity for active
learning
Shortcomings of traditional classroom
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37. Eric Mazur says learning
interests him far more than
teaching, and he encourages a
shift from "teaching" to "helping
students learn."
38. Photo by Center for TeachingVanderbilt University on Flickr
The best way to learn is to teach!
Peer teaching
Peer-assisted learning
Peer instruction
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39. Examples of classroom activity
• Group discussion
• Idea exploration
• Interactive questioning
• Quiz/Poll
• Problem solving
• Presentation/Role play
• Demonstration
• Case study/scenario
• Story telling
• Gaming
50. Deliver the essence of the lecture in < 20 min
Condense 50 min face-to-face
lecture to…
10 to 15 min video…
Does it make sense?
Optimizing
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55. What is Classroom?
• Reverse instruction
• Pre-recorded lecture (10 to
15 min) made available online
• Lecture delivered on demand
• Class time is reserved for
elaboration, discussion,
reflection, activities
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56. What is Classroom?
• Flipped classroom is NOT
about video or technology
• It is about effective use of
classroom time
• It allows teacher to engage
students in more
collaboration and discussion
• Construct learning together
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57. Making Classroom Effective
• Recorded lecture < 20 min
• Available on demand
• Viewed prior to f2f lecture
• Well structured programme
• Integrate with learning
activities in social media (e.g.,
Edmodo)
• Integrate with learning
activities in classroom
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58. Advantages of Classroom
• More effective active learning
• The teacher role is strengthen
• Time is used more efficiently
• More face-to-face time (interactivity)
• Peer learning is enhanced
• Differentiated instruction
• Greater control of content delivery
• Assimilation of knowledge can be
observed
• Learn on demand
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59. to Create Screencast
• Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet)
• External mic (for high quality audio)
• Webcam (optional)
• Internet access
• Software/App
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60. to Create Screencast
Free web-based
tools
Free/low cost app
for Tablet
Commercial
software
JING
SCREENFLOW
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61. MATH EDUCATION@USM!
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Let’s have a larger sense of
purpose…not simply…teaching!