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Evaluating the Impact of Malleable Factors on Percent Time Lecturing in Gateway Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Courses
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Yik, Brandon J.; Raker, Jeffrey R.; Apkarian, Naneh; Stains, Marilyne; Henderson, Charles; Dancy, Melissa H.; Johnson, Estrella – International Journal of STEM Education, 2022
Background: Active learning used in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses has been shown to improve student outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional lecture-orientated approaches endure in these courses. The implementation of teaching practices is a result of many interrelated factors including disciplinary norms, classroom…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Lecture Method, College Science, College Mathematics
Characteristics of Interactive Classrooms That First Year Students Find Helpful
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Vroom, Kristen; Gehrtz, Jessica; Apkarian, Naneh; Alzaga Elizondo, Tenchita; Ellis, Brittney; Hagman, Jessica – International Journal of STEM Education, 2022
Background: Implementing research-based teaching practices has been repeatedly cited as an important factor for student success in university mathematics courses. Many research-based practices increase the amount of student-student and/or student-instructor interaction. However, some instructors are hesitant to implement such practices because…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Student Attitudes, College Mathematics, Introductory Courses