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| Roadblocks in Teaching Mathematics in the Modern World |
Thelma V. Pagtalunan, Ph.D.
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Abstract:
Mathematics in the Modern World (MMW) is one of the new subjects offered under the New General Education Curriculum, which is on its second year of implementation. As per CMO No. 20, series of 2013, The course begins with the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and in the environment) and as an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. Moreover, MMW is not only based on theories but is actually connected to everyday living in terms of how to manage limited resources, personal finances, appreciating geometric designs, and even making social choices. The participants of the study were the faculty members of the Mathematics Department of the College of Science, Bulacan State University, Philippines, who were selected via purposive sampling. Data from the respondents were primarily gathered from the respondents through an interview guide formulated by the researcher. It consisted of open-ended questions relating to the participants' experiences in the teaching of Mathematics in the Modern World (MMW). The following recommendations are suggested: (1) provision of additional training and seminars for faculty members so that they would be more well-equipped in teaching MMW; (2) construction of a reference material (i.e. textbook) in MMW which could be done by faculty members handling the subject; (3) Make MMW more activity oriented so that the students will be more engaged and participative in class discussions; (4) conduct benchmarking activities to top college.
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