Integrating Mathematics and Composition Instruction
by
Joseph Kirtland, Department of Mathematics, Marist College and
Pau-San Hoh, Department of English, Marist College
Professional Seminar
Jointly sponsored by the Preparing Future Faculty Program in the
Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Center for Teaching and
Learning at Binghamton University
Tuesday, March 20, 2001
7:00-8:00 pm in FA 212
To counter students' sometimes fragmented approach to learning core skills,
we have developed an integrated approach for teaching mathematics and
writing to freshmen. The same students are enrolled in both an
introductory level mathematics and composition class, with the goal of
strengthening mathematical skills, developing writing competencies, and
fostering interdisciplinary awareness. The foundation of this two-course
cluster is the creation of a unified learning environment in which writing
is used to cultivate mathematical understanding and mathematics is used to
develop writing skills.
This work was supported in part by NSF grant DUE-9752632.
Free refreshments immediately after the presentation!