Designing a course for future engineers to develop Techno-mathematical Literacies: a pilot

N.J. van der Wal; A. Bakker; P.H.M. Drijvers

Designing a course for future engineers to develop Techno-mathematical Literacies: a pilot

N.J. van der Wal
, A. Bakker
, P.H.M. Drijvers

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Abstract for poster (maximum 250 words): Over the last decades, the workplace practices of engineers have changed due to technology and computerization. So-called Techno-mathematical Literacies (TmL) are necessary skills for engineers of the 21st century. There is some insight into which TmL engineers use in their work, but how these skills can be fostered in education is still unclear. Using a design research approach, a course in applied mathematics for higher technical professional education has been developed. This poster visualises the first cycle of the study, comprising the design, implementation, and evaluation of the course. The results are promising: Students’ motivation increased compared to previous years, and many experienced the course as instructive and useful. There are also some challenges regarding student’s expectations and the implementation of the didactical choices. Subsequent cycles of the study are planned to substantiate theoretical and empirical findings.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2 Dec 2017
Event	Mathematics Education Symposium at the UCL Institute of Education (London): ‘Bringing together research and practice: Critical perspectives and ways forward’ - UCL, London, United Kingdom Duration: 14 Dec 2017 → 15 Dec 2017

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Conference	Mathematics Education Symposium at the UCL Institute of Education (London)
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	14/12/17 → 15/12/17

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Designing a course for future engineers to develop Techno-mathematical Literacies: a pilot

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