PROCEEDINGS OF THE 16TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (Vol 2)
2013
Denver, Colorado
Talking Mathematics: An Abstract Algebra Professor’s Teaching Diaries
Page: 2-633
The world of a mathematician, with all its creativity and precision is fascinating to most people. This study is an account of collaboration between mathematicians and mathematics educators. In order to examine a mathematician’s daily activities, we have primarily employed Schoenfeld’s goal-orientated decision making theory to identify his Resources, Orientations and Goals (ROGs) in teaching an abstract algebra class. Our preliminary results report on a healthy and positive atmosphere where all involved freely express their views on mathematics and pedagogy.