Move your Math A Pedagogical Study of the Interdisciplinary Research between Math and Movement in Higher Education Public

Abstract

Cross-disciplinary studies have been a recent focus on improving education qualities. Combining different subjects invites more mathematical students to explore areas they are less familiar with, and therefore when disciplines collide, the process can create new sparks for each subject. At Emory, Math & Movement as a directed study has been active since 2019. Led by Pr. Lori Teague from Emory Dance and Movement Studies Program and Dr. Manuela Manetta from Emory Math Department, students upgrade their knowledge in each field by being challenged to combine them to achieve an embodied understanding of math concepts. and to convey them to someone else in an effective way. This paper focuses on a directed research study offered in the Fall of 2022, designed, and guided by Flora Zhang, the author of this thesis. This work endeavors to show the procedure of the research in steps and intends to draw more attention to the topic on the Emory campus, and beyond by presenting the motivation, analyzing the effects of two specific activities throughout six lessons across three math topics (in Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Differential Equations), and projecting possible future applications.

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Table of Contents

1   INTRODUCTION

2   MOTIVATION

3   STEAM – WHEN STEM MEETS THE ARTS

4   MATHEMATICS THROUGH MOVEMENT

4.1 Embodied Learning at Emory University

4.1.1   Freshman Seminar: Move your Math – MATH/DANC 190

4.1.2   Learning through Inclusive Collaboration

4.1.3   The National Dance Education Organization Conference

4.1.4   Directed Study Spring 2023

5   MOVE YOUR MATH: DIRECTED RESEARCH

5.1   Course Activities

5.2   Student Engagement

5.3   Successful Activities… or Not!

5.3.1   Linear Algebra - Session 2

5.3.2   Differential Equation – Session 1

6   CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE WORK

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School	Emory College
Department	Mathematics
Degree	B.S.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Mathematics Education, Pedagogy Education, Mathematics
Mot-clé	Math through Movement Math pedagogy Embodies Tools Math education Higher Education
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Manuela Manetta, Emory University
Committee Members	Lori Teague, Emory University James Nagy, Emory University

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