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Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology / Office of the Dean
Office of the Dean: Centre for Academic Development (EBIT)
   
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Mathematics education

Tertiary mathematics education focusing on the development of mathematics potential; "whole brain" teaching and learning; fundamental concepts underpinning a study in calculus; study skills, thinking skills and problem solving skills, and the use of appropriate technology in support of these aspects.

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Research articles in refereed specialist journals

De Boer A, Steyn TM, Du Toit PH: 2001. A whole brain approach to teaching and learning in higher education. South African Journal of Higher Education/Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Hoër Onderwys, 15(3), pp 185 - 193.

Horak E, Steyn TM, De Boer A: 2001. A four quadrant whole brain approach in innovation and engineering problem solving to facilitate teaching and learning of engineering students. South African Journal of Higher Education/Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Hoër Onderwys, 15(3), pp 202 - 209.

Maree JG, Steyn TM: 2001. Diverse thinking-style preferences in an university course in mathematics. Psychological Reports, 89, pp 583-588.