IMA Higher Education Teaching and Learning Workshop

Alternative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in the Mathematical Sciences

Wednesday 21 March 2018, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

  • With the trend in HE to move away from traditional didactic approaches to teaching, it is important and useful to teachers of mathematics to provide evidenced-based recommendations of alternative approaches for comparison. This workshop will focus on two alternative approaches: flipped-style teaching and problem-based learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from academics who have successfully used both approaches in their teaching. In a flipped classroom, students work through material independently at their own pace before the formal class. Class time is then used for active learning, where students are able to deepen their understanding of the material. Mathematicians in the 21st century need to be equipped with the problem-solving and team-working skills alongside technical knowledge. Problem-based learning, where part of the curriculum is delivered through work on industry/research-initiated projects, has been shown to have significant benefits to graduates.

Attendance is free. To register to attend, please email Karen Henderson, stating any dietary or access requirements.

Schedule:

12:40: Lunch