MATH DI-03, Developing an Expeiriential Learning Course at Rhodes College, Spring 2010

Abstract

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science wishes that the peer tutors that work in the Math Support Center have an opportunity to work in partnership with City of Memphis Schools in a way that would enable them to learn about, and help support, the range of academic support initiatives in Mathematics Eduation that exist in Memphis. Once this course was developed the department would submit it to the FCC for F11 approval, ....? This course design will involve a considerable amount of consultation with City of Memphis Schools, and collaberation with Prof Mark Smith. The design process itself, therefore, is an opportunity for Rhodes’ students to learn about the workings of a school district; the proceess of course development; and the process of obtaining academic recognition for courses. The transferable skills that could be potentially aquired by a student helping in this course design would include: • How to establish working partnerships with external institutions • Balance priorities for two partnering institutions • Designing programs of activity (such as an academic course) • Learning how to work within an unfamiliar regulation framework