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Morris, Carol; Organ, Sally and Goodyear, Alec
(2018).
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Abstract
This paper describes changes to the way mathematics is taught to engineering students at The Open University, moving away from service teaching via generic mathematics modules to incorporating mathematics teaching into the core engineering curriculum. Mathematics is taught in the context of engineering with the aim of reducing the emphasis on derivations and mathematical proofs and putting greater emphasis on understanding basic concepts and being able to create useful models. Mathematical methods are taught and practised, then extended and applied to different engineering contexts as students’ progress through modules, in order to develop students’ mathematical thinking and build confidence. Professional development planning has also been embedded into engineering teaching for improved context and relevance and a more integrated approach to assessment has been taken across the whole qualification.
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- Item ORO ID
- 55616
- Item Type
- Conference or Workshop Item
- ISBN
- 615-5511-23-3, 978-615-5511-23-3
- Keywords
- Engineering; curriculum; personal development planning; mathematics
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Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Engineering and Innovation
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- © 2018 European Distance and E-Learning Network and the Authors
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- Carol Morris