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Characterizing Mathematics Learning in Colombian Higher Distance Education

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  • Elizabeth Martinez-Villarraga

    (Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogota 110231, Colombia)

  • Isabel Lopez-Cobo

    (Departamento Didáctica y Organización Educativa, Universidad de Sevilla, 41004 Sevilla, Spain)

  • David Becerra-Alonso

    (Department of Quantitative Methods, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, 41704 Dos Hermanas, Spain)

  • Francisco Fernández-Navarro

    (Department of Quantitative Methods, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, 41704 Dos Hermanas, Spain)

Abstract

The aim of this work is to characterize the process of constructing mathematical knowledge by higher education students in a distance learning course. This was done as part of an algebra course within engineering degrees in a Colombian university. The study used a Transformative Sequential Design in mixed methods research. The analysis also determined the kinds of mathematical knowledge attained by the students and its relationship to the Colombian social and cultural context. The students acquired declarative, procedural, and conditional knowledge, while the learning strategies were often superficial. In a context where power is distant, students take on a passive approach to learning despite being highly respectful towards the educator. Thus, the educational system has the educator at the center.

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  • Elizabeth Martinez-Villarraga & Isabel Lopez-Cobo & David Becerra-Alonso & Francisco Fernández-Navarro, 2021. "Characterizing Mathematics Learning in Colombian Higher Distance Education," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 9(15), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jmathe:v:9:y:2021:i:15:p:1740-:d:600042
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    1. Alfredo Guzmán Rincón & Sandra Barragán & Favio Cala Vitery, 2021. "Rurality and Dropout in Virtual Higher Education Programmes in Colombia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-21, April.
    2. Gregori, Pablo & Martínez, Vicente & Moyano-Fernández, Julio José, 2018. "Basic actions to reduce dropout rates in distance learning," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 66(C), pages 48-52.
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