This paper presents a vision of a team of researchers on solving a problem of engaging future Mathematics teachers into a research activity through implementing person-centred approach to learning and teaching. The authors of the given article present a designed Learner-Centered Syllabus of a training research workshop in Mathematical Analysis for Master students, majoring in Mathematics at teacher training universities. This study presents the structure, the components and the content of a Learner-Centered Syllabus. When giving content to the sections of the syllabus, the developers take into consideration the conditions for person-centredness; creating the atmosphere of acceptance and congruence; shaping in students the personal qualities, which contribute to their research activity; arranging collaboration; engaging students into the assessment process. The researchers in the present study identify orientation at self-development as a key concept of the course policy and make each section of the syllabus personal. The following sets of attributes were used to evaluate the designed Learner-Centered Syllabus: Community, Power and Control, Assessment and Evaluation. The experimental study was done over four years, two groups of Master students majoring in Mathematics became its participants. One group was given a conventional Content-Focused Syllabus of a training research workshop in Mathematical Analysis, while the second group received a Learner-Centered Syllabus, designed in accordance with the Person-Centered Approach to Teaching and Learning. The analysis of the findings of this experiment justified the effciency of creating a learning environment, which is determined by the emotional components, such as Congruence, Acceptance and Empathic understanding. The present paper also shows a positive impact of the syllabus on the degree of students’ motivation to choose the training research workshop in Mathematical Analysis.
This article delves into the theoretical aspects of utilizing Web 2.0 technology in higher education. The study examines the responses of 87 participants to identify the types of activities conducted by higher education teachers and determine the Web 2.0 tools that can enhance their instructional practices. The authors conduct a comprehensive theoretical analysis of existing research and resources that focus on the theoretical foundations of incorporating Web tools in higher education. The research presents the common characteristics of online courses and discusses principles for the effective functioning and physical placement of online systems in the Web space. Based on the findings, the study concludes that promoting online courses aimed at familiarizing Mathematics teachers with the technical capabilities of creating educational content using Web 2.0 technology is highly feasible. This article contributes valuable insights into the theoretical underpinnings of Web 2.0 technology in higher education and offers recommendations for integrating these tools into instructional practices.
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