TL;DR
This paper discusses strategies for teaching undergraduate mathematics students to shift from procedural learning to understanding abstract concepts, influenced by Leon Henkin's pedagogical approach.
Contribution
It introduces specific strategies for transition courses that facilitate students' move to critical mathematical thinking, inspired by Leon Henkin's influence.
Findings
Strategies effectively promote understanding of abstract concepts.
Students develop critical thinking skills in mathematics.
Course design inspired by Leon Henkin enhances learning outcomes.
Abstract
This paper describes some strategies used in a `transition' course. Such courses help undergraduate mathematics majors move from learning procedures to learning to function as critical mathematicians in order to understand and work with abstract concepts. One of the co-authors of this paper was a student of Leon Henkin. His influence on her helped shape the strategies used in the course, and is described at the end of the paper.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistory and Theory of Mathematics · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques