Korean J. Math. Vol. 22 No. 1 (2014) pp.45-56
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11568/kjm.2014.22.1.45

A study for development of university mathematics course based on real life context and classroom discussion

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Mathematics Subject Classification:
97A80, 98D40

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Hyangjoo Rhee
Duksung women's university

Abstract

Modern society demands leaders who are trained with competence to not only approach knowledge but also create new knowledge by comprehensively understanding and applying it, and a leader with character and commitment to share one's ideas with others and be able to accept criticisms. In response to these societal changes, universities are increasingly adopting 'small group discussion- based classes with an attempt to develop and strengthen communication skills through reading, writing and speaking. This paper seeks to introduce a case of a math lecture, where discussion-based class was applied to mathematical ed- ucation, requiring practical problem-solving through an argumentative thought process.


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Supporting Agencies

This work was completed with the support by a fund of Duksung Women's University 2013.

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