Seeking and Embracing Opportunity in Imperfect Situations: A “Wabi Sabi” Approach to Active Learning in Large Classes

Abstract: Large courses are a challenge to teach for a variety of reasons, especially when incorporating active learning. In this talk, I take a philosophical approach informed by the notion of embracing and seeking opportunity in imperfection situations, without minimizing or discounting the real challenges instructors grapple with. While this talk will not focus on specific practical and readily implementable techniques, the hope is that attendees might find it useful to apply a Wabi Sabi lens in order to identify opportunities in their context. This talk has two parts. In the first part, I’ll share my approach, and in the second part attendees will discuss and share their ideas.

mathematics education

Audience: researchers in the topic

Online Seminar On Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Series comments: Description: Seminar on university-level math education

OLSUME is an online seminar centered on mathematics education at the university level. Talks will cover curriculum, pedagogy, inclusiveness, professional development, blended and flipped classrooms, and other topics of interest.

ZOOM LINK: cornell.zoom.us/j/92415199317 Password: olsume