ERIC Number: EJ1292348
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
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Coordinating STEM Core Courses for Student Success
Villalobos, Cristina; Kim, Hyung Won; Huber, Timothy J.; Knobel, Roger; Setayesh, Shaghayegh; Sasidharan, Lekshmi; Galstyan, Anahit; Balogh, Andras
PRIMUS, v31 n3-5 p316-329 2021
Research indicates multi-section coordination improves the academic performance of students in STEM education. This paper describes the process of coordination in Precalculus, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2 courses undertaken by a large department that grew from the merger of two institutions through a pilot program and a project grant. Components introduced in the project courses are documented, including collaborative problem-solving sessions, student learning assistants, Q&A sessions, and additional technology resources. Preliminary data is provided on the impacts of the initiative on student success. The study findings provide a template for coordination, faculty buy-in, and increased student engagement at similar institutions undergoing consolidations or implementing initiatives in core courses. Finally, this work provides proof-of-concept for coordination at a large minority-serving institution.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Calculus, Success, Mathematics Achievement, Active Learning, Coordination, Problem Solving, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Textbook Selection, Program Development, Pilot Projects, Teacher Participation, College Faculty, Learner Engagement, College Students, Cooperative Planning, Student Role, Teacher Role, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1624610