Typology of engineering mathematics learners in a Singapore polytechnic: a socio-psychological perspective

Autores: Henry Khiat
Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 43, Nº. 2, 2012, págs. 197-218
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.1080/0020739x.2011.592620
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Resumen
- This study aims to understand how engineering mathematics students form intentions in mathematics learning from a socio-psychological perspective. A grounded theory approach was adopted and 21 engineering students and six tutors participated in the study. The main findings in this study show that a student's intention in engineering mathematics learning is made up of a number of sequential components � their critical trigger, internalized significance, aim and perceived intention-related consequences in engineering mathematics learning. Accordingly, the participants may be broadly classified into five types of learners: idealistic learners, competitive learners, pragmatic learners, fatalistic learners and dissonant learners according to their intentions in engineering mathematics learning.