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Psychology Application Project

Psychology Application Project. Scott Gay – Spring 2012. Goal. My Background Experience in Computer Science Introvert My goal is to be a high school mathematics teacher. How can I be an effective tutor?. Location. Math Tutoring Lab – Boyd Room 205

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Psychology Application Project

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  1. Psychology Application Project Scott Gay – Spring 2012

  2. Goal • My Background • Experience in Computer Science • Introvert • My goal is to be a high school mathematics teacher. • How can I be an effective tutor?

  3. Location • Math Tutoring Lab – Boyd Room 205 • The Department of Mathematics operates a free tutoring service called the Math Tutoring Center (formerly the Math Lab). The tutoring center is staffed by faculty and students who have demonstrated an understanding of the mathematics courses offered at this institution. The tutoring center is open to ANYONE who needs help in MATH 1001, MATH 1111, MATH 1112, MATH 1113, MATH 1413, and MATH 1634, etc. The Math Tutoring Center is located in room 205 of the Boyd Building. Visit them online at http://www.westga.edu/~math/mtc.html. • Tutored 13 hours – Two Days

  4. What is tutoring? • Improve performance of the less skilled student. • Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development can explain the benefits of tutoring. • Tutor’s efforts to scaffold a tutee’s learning within their zone of proximal development through • Modeling Behaviors • Offering Prompts • Providing Feedback

  5. Effective Tutoring • Tutoring session short in duration • Structured Tutoring • Focused on Lower-Level Skills • Used Tests developed by the instructor • Focused on mathematics • Bi-weekly exams were used to evaluate effectiveness.

  6. Student Information • Diverse group of students • Variety of subjects – Elementary Algebra, Calculus I-III, Linear Algebra, ODE, Statistics • Student - John • Disability – Multiple Sclerosis • Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal chord (central nervous system). • Macular Degeneration (AMD) - a loss of vision in the center field because of damage to the retina. • Difficulties retaining information in memory (Information-Processing) • Graduated High School 10 years ago • Change in career - Roofer

  7. Disability • Disability Services • The Student Development Center coordinates special services for students with disabilities. Assistance is available for students with a temporary or permanent physical or psychological disability or with a learning disorder. • Extra time for exams • Larger typeface to address AMD • Repetition to address issues with information processing

  8. Session • Sessions were divided into 30 minute blocks • Structure • Review • Work problems from review sheet. • Summary • Focused on Lower-Level Skills • Solving Linear Equations (e.g. 4x + 2 = 10) • Simplifying Expressions • Bi-weekly exams were used to evaluate effectiveness.

  9. Effectiveness • Measured effectiveness of tutoring session by analyzing bi-weekly exams. • Exam 1 – 50% • Exam 2 – 74% • Exam 3 – 90%

  10. Math Websites • Cramster – www.cramster.com • Algebra Homework Help - http://www.algebra.com/ • The World of Math Online - www.math.com • Coolmath- www.coolmath.com/parents • Khan Academy - http://www.khanacademy.org • Online Math Learning - www.onlinemathlearning.com

  11. References • Kellough, Richard D. and JioannaCarjuzaa. Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools. Boston: Pearson, 2009. • Leinwand, Steven. Accessible Mathematics. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 2009. • O'Donnell, Angela, Johnmarshall Reeve and Jeffery K. Smith. Educational Psychology: Reflection For Action. Danvers: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009 • Sadker, David Miller and Karen R. Zittleman. Teachers, Schools, and Society. New Youk: Mcgraw-Hill, 2007.

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