The promotion and assessment of generic skills from interdisciplinary teaching teams

The paper explains a teaching project financed by the University of Barcelona (UB). It focuses on ageneric skill of the University of Barcelona, which is defined as "the learning capability andresponsibility”, and in which analytical and synthesis skills are included. It follows a multidisciplinaryapproach including teachers of Mathematics, World Economics and Economic History. All of us sharethe same students during the first and the second course of the grade in Economics at the Faculty ofEconomics and Business. The project has been developed in three stages. The first one has beendone during the first semester of the course 2012/13, being applied to first year students on thesubjects of Mathematics and Economic History. The second phase is being to be done during thesecond semester only on the Economic History subject. A third stage is going to be done next course2013/14 to second year students on the subject of World Economics. Each different teaching teamhas developed specific materials and assessment tools for each one of the subjects included in theproject. The project emphasizes two teaching dimensions: the elaboration of teaching materials topromote the acquisition of generic skills from an interdisciplinary point of view, and the design ofspecific tools to assess such skills. The first results of the first phase of the project shows cleardeficiencies in the analytical skill regarding to first year students.

The promotion and assessment of generic skills from interdisciplinary teaching teams

The paper explains a teaching project financed by the University of Barcelona (UB). It focuses on ageneric skill of the University of Barcelona, which is defined as "the learning capability andresponsibility”, and in which analytical and synthesis skills are included. It follows a multidisciplinaryapproach including teachers of Mathematics, World Economics and Economic History. All of us sharethe same students during the first and the second course of the grade in Economics at the Faculty ofEconomics and Business. The project has been developed in three stages. The first one has beendone during the first semester of the course 2012/13, being applied to first year students on thesubjects of Mathematics and Economic History. The second phase is being to be done during thesecond semester only on the Economic History subject. A third stage is going to be done next course2013/14 to second year students on the subject of World Economics. Each different teaching teamhas developed specific materials and assessment tools for each one of the subjects included in theproject. The project emphasizes two teaching dimensions: the elaboration of teaching materials topromote the acquisition of generic skills from an interdisciplinary point of view, and the design ofspecific tools to assess such skills. The first results of the first phase of the project shows cleardeficiencies in the analytical skill regarding to first year students.

HILBERT BETWEEN THE FORMAL AND THE INFORMAL SIDE OF MATHEMATICS

Abstract: In this article we analyze the key concept of Hilbert's axiomatic method, namely that of axiom. We will find two different concepts: the first one from the period of Hilbert's foundation of geometry and the second one at the time of the development of his proof theory. Both conceptions are linked to two different notions of intuition and show how Hilbert's ideas are far from a purely formalist conception of mathematics. The principal thesis of this article is that one of the main problems that Hilbert encountered in his foundational studies consisted in securing a link between formalization and intuition. We will also analyze a related problem, that we will call "Frege's Problem", form the time of the foundation of geometry and investigate the role of the Axiom of Completeness in its solution.

Attitudes toward Konglish of South Korean teachers of English in the Province of Jeollanamdo /

This study examined the attitudes of South Korean teachers of English in Jeollanamdo toward Konglish, particularly in relation to English education. The literature search shows that Konglish is a typical local variety, evolved from the borrowing and redefining of English words that became part of everyday South Korean speech. Konglish is not unique in this regard. Japlish in Japan and Chinglish in China developed for similar reasons and display the distinctive characteristics of those languages. However, Konglish is usually defined as poor and incorrect. Teachers in the study expressed embarrassment, shyness, guilt, and anger about Konglish. On the other hand, they also valued it as something uniquely theirs. Teachers believed that students should not be taught that Konglish is bad English. However, students should be taught that it is poor or incorrect. With few exceptions, they correct Konglish in their classes. Teachers exhibited considerable inner conflict. They defined Konglish as valid when used in Korea with Koreans. However, some preferred that their students not use it, even with their friends. This may cause students to judge Konglish as unacceptable or inferior. The teachers believed that students should learn to distinguish between Konglish and "Standard English," and that they should learn about the contexts in which each is appropriate or preferred. The conclusion, therefore, is that South Korean teachers see the value of teaching about varieties of English. The recommendations are that intelligibility, broader communication skills, and information about International English be included in the curriculum in South Korea.

Retired Women Teachers of Ontario—St. Catharines branch fonds, 1970-2013.

The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) was founded in Toronto by a small group of retired women teachers known as the Rendezvous Club. This group brought together several branches in 1956 to form the Ontario Association of Superannuated Teachers (OAWST), which was changed to the RWTO in 1999. The group was initially formed in order to provide retired women teachers with the same pension that was received by their male colleagues. The group came to the realization that they would have a better chance of success if they had a larger group of supporters. As a result, new branches were formed throughout Ontario. In 1967, the government concurred that the pension should be raised, and the minimum pension level was increased to $1200 a year. The following year the Retired Teachers of Ontario was formed, representing both male and female retired teachers. This new group was now responsible for communicating and negotiating with the government concerning pension matters. However, the RWTO continued to exist with a focus on the special interests and well-being of retired women teachers. There are currently 53 branches throughout Ontario.

Embracing the Crisis in the Foundations of Mathematics

The crisis in the foundations of mathematics is a conceptual crisis. I suggest that we embrace the crisis and adopt a pluralist position towards foundations. There are many foundations in mathematics. However, ‘many foundations’ (for one building) is an oxymoron. Therefore, we shift vocabulary to say that mathematics, as one discipline, is composed of many different theories. This entails that there are no absolute mathematical truths, only truths within a theory. There is no unified, consistent ontology, only ontology within a theory.

School of Mathematics Computing Guide

Guide for computing in the School of Mathematics. Intended for new staff and PG students. Originally written by Anton Prowse from a number of earlier documents.

All about teaching English : a course for teachers of English : pre-school trough secondary.

Manual para la asignatura de Didáctica de la lengua inglesa I y II que se imparte en la mayoría de facultades de Educación, cuyas unidades se organizan del siguiente modo: objetivos, introducción, contenidos, ejercicios, en algunos casos un glosario y la bibliografía.

Activity box : a resource book for teachers of young students.

Recurso para profesores de alumnos entre once y catorce años. Tiene ocho secciones:conocimiento de uno mismo, letras y números, ortografía y pronunciación, vocabulario y significado, actividades de escritura, actividades de gramática, controlando actividades de comunicación, actividades para proyectos más amplios de trabajo. Cada actividad se explica paso a paso en las instrucciones de las páginas fotocopiables. El material puede adaptarse a los diferentes niveles de los estudiantes. Una gran variedad de tipos de tareas permiten a los estudiantes trabajan individualmente, en parejas, en grupos o con toda la clase.

About language : tasks for teachers of English.

Este texto parte del supuesto de que los profesores de inglés, no sólo deben ser capaces de hablar y escribir el idioma que enseñan, sino que, también, necesitan saber mucho sobre la manera en que funciona el lenguaje, es decir, sus componentes, sus regularidades, y la forma en que se utiliza. Además, se supone que este tipo de conocimiento útil se adquiere a través del estudio ó análisis de ejemplos de la propia lengua. Por tanto, con el objetivo de aumentar este conocimiento, se incluyen aquí, una secuencia de tareas que se inician al nivel de fonemas hasta llegar al texto completo.

Child's play : an introduction to children's literature for teachers of English as a foreign language. 'Juego de niños : una introducción a la literatura infantil para profesores de inglés como lengua extranjera'.

Se establece la definición de niño y de literatura infantil. Se analizan las características y contenidos de la literatura infantil además de estudiar a los potenciales usuarios de dicha literatura. Se hace mención a la literatura para adolescentes y a la literatura gay y lesbiana para niños. Se describen y analizan los diferentes géneros existentes dentro de la literatura infantil: poesía oral y escrita, canciones, cuentos populares, ficción, teatro y comics. Se hace un repaso histórico de la literatura infantil inglesa desde la Edad Media hasta el siglo XXI. Finalmente, se presenta una serie de actividades para la utilización de la literatura infantil en las aulas: preparación de las clases, actividades orales, actividades de teatro, uso de canciones, actividades lecto-escritoras y actividades de animación a la lectura.

Linguistic tools for teachers of English : towards a bilingual education. 'Herramientas lingüísticas para profesores de Inglés : hacia una educación bilingüe'.

Se presenta un compendio de herramientas para facilitar el aprendizaje de otras lenguas en los niveles educativos de Educación Primaria y Secundaria, prestando especial atención al inglés. En primer lugar se analizan las diferencias entre la Educación Primaria y Secundaria en cuanto al aprendizaje y el método de enseñanza. A continuación se abordan las múltiples inteligencias así como la enseñanza de la lengua inglesa. Al mismo tiempo se estudia el asesoramiento del profesor en los procesos de aprendizaje en línea. Y finalmente se presenta el enfoque cognitivo en el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera.