RUME 27
2025
Alexandria, Virginia
Empowering Course Coordinators: Examining Foundational Math Coordination Orientations
Page: 1291
This study explores the evolving approaches of eight foundational math course coordinators, uncovering key insights into their coordination strategies and mechanisms to enhance their efforts. These coordinators oversee critical courses, including College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, Introductory Statistics, Math for Architecture and Construction Management, Precalculus, Calculus, and mathematics courses for prospective elementary teachers. Through a dataset derived from surveys, self-reflections, and professional development workshops, we investigated their perspectives and experiences as coordinators. We analyzed data from both the coordinators and the graduate student instructors they oversee. Specifically, we highlight the integration of instructional routines that promote mathematical reasoning and the development of course-specific dynamic calendar systems, both of which have the potential to improve the instructional effectiveness and coordination of foundational math courses. Our findings offer fresh perspectives on how to better support course coordinators in their crucial role, ultimately benefiting both instructors and students.