Introductory Mathematics Seminar: Framing and Implementing Organizational Change in University Entry-Level Mathematics

Finding, applying and learning from the appropriate frameworks to use as lenses for educational research is an important task. In this talk I will share the three theoretical frameworks that I have used to study entry-level mathematics endeavors including: widespread change at a university (that involved implementation of TA training, course coordination, and many other efforts); leaders selected for funded efforts to incorporate active learning; and viability of mathematics tutoring centers. While I will give specific examples from my own research, each of the frameworks could be used to study a variety of university entities.