Extending Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) Beyond Mathematics Curricula in Universities

Mark Schofield*

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Abstract

This chapter recognizes the potential efficacy of MEA-related approaches in university classrooms. It explores principles associated with MEA design and raises challenges to their transfer beyond mathematical settings into natural and environmental sciences, engineering and beyond. It attempts to address the state of readiness of individuals to engage with MEA-related processes. A first stage model of progression of learners and teachers into MEA-related activities is proposed alongside consideration of the phenomenon of flow and the beginnings of a set of questions intended to set the scene for emerging development and research agendas. A new seventh ‘Entry’ principle for MEA design is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
EditorsGloria Ann Stillman, Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum, Jill P Brown
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages573-581
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9789400765399
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
ISSN (Print)2211-4920
ISSN (Electronic)2211-4939

Keywords

  • Affective Domain
  • Learner History
  • Mathematics Curriculum
  • Problem Solver
  • Public Accountability

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