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Towards a Forward-Thinking College Calculus Program

In: Theorizing STEM Education in the 21st Century

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  • Jessica Hagman

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Calculus is perceived as serving many roles in college STEM students' education, including as a way to 'weed out' students who should not be in the major to teaching fundamental concepts. No matter its purpose, it is clear that college calculus is viewed as a critical course in university STEM education. It is also clear that in the US and other countries, STEM education is disproportionately serving men and white and Asian students. In this chapter, I discuss how calculus has come to occupy this position over time and the current state of college calculus drawing on two national studies in the United States. I then define a forward thinking-calculus program as one designed to support a diverse population of students to thrive, provide an example of a program aligned with this approach, and discuss key features to consider in designing a calculus program for the modern age.

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  • Jessica Hagman, 2020. "Towards a Forward-Thinking College Calculus Program," Chapters, in: Kehdinga George Fomunyam (ed.), Theorizing STEM Education in the 21st Century, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:195292
    DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.87940
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    college; calculus; change; equity; STEM education;
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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