NYC Teaching

Seminar:
with JUMP as sample
topic
CORRI N CLARKSON, COLUMBI A UNI VERSI TY
ANDREW DOUGLAS AND EZRA HALLECK, CI TY TECH
EFFECTI VE I NSTRUCTI ONAL STRATEGI ES, MAY 9, 2014 AT THE
GRADUATE CENTER

NYC Teaching Seminar
Theme
Collegiate mathematics instruction
Format
Round table discussion of readings
Past Topics
Metacognition
Inquiry Based Learning
Teaching for retention
Participant
s
Mathematics instructors from
At various stages in their careers
graduate students - associate professors
With experience teaching
a variety of undergraduate courses
a broad spectrum of students
Schedule
When
4 meetings per semester
~ once a month
Where
Columbia main campus
NYU Courant Institute
CUNY Graduate center
More information
Website
sites.google.com/site/nycteachingseminar
Schedule Reading Citations Resources
Email list
groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nycteachingseminar
PDF's of Readings Meeting Reminders
JUMP math as sample topic
For this mock seminar, we have suggested as readings
AMS Notices article from this February by JUMP founder John Mighton
Applications and Misapplications of Cognitive Psychology to
Mathematics Education by Herbert Simon, et al
Published in 2000
Chosen because Mighton cites as influential
What is JUMP?
A non-profit organization located in Toronto
dedicated to helping children succeed at, and enjoy, learning math.
Began as a tutoring service for children having trouble with math.
Using guided discovery, has developed curricular material for K-8.
Has received extensive grants from Canadian and US sources.
Belief is that math is a gateway subject: as students develop confidence and a
track record in math, there is an across the board academic improvement.
Why JUMP?
Organization reflects goal of seminar:
insights and studies from Cognitive Science should guide improvements and
experiments in teaching.
While the material developed is limited to K-8,
hope: similar material is developed for 9-12
JUMP has extensive grants from governmental and non-governmental sources.
Can they provide faculty development workshops at CUNY?