The Effects of a New Discrete Mathematics Curriculum on the Training of Teachers of Mathematics

Julian Weissglass
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Julian Weissglass: University of California, Mathematics Department

A chapter in The Future of College Mathematics, 1983, pp 177-189 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the possible effects on teacher education of including discrete mathematics (either as a separate course or integrated with calculus and linear algebra) in the lower division course work of mathematics students. The article is primarily conjectural. It is based upon my experiences with teachers and potential teachers, but it is conjectural nevertheless. In addition, even if I were an excellent judge of what the effects of introducing such a course might be, they could be totally eclipsed by the effects of technological, economic or political developments. In spite of these cautionary words, it is still worthwhile and appropriate for college and university mathematics teachers to think about how the inclusion of discrete mathematics in the college curriculum might affect pre-college teachers.

Keywords: Mathematics Teacher; Prospective Teacher; Elementary Teacher; Discrete Mathematic; High School Teacher (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1983
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-5510-9_16

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