Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran, McGlinchey, Aisling, Mulligan, Peter, O’Malley, James and O’Neill, Rachel (2021) Student experiences of online study groups and drop-in mathematics support during COVID-19. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 40 (4). pp. 356-373. ISSN 0268-3679
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Abstract
In this paper, we consider the changes to mathematics learning support (MLS) at Maynooth University due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the provision of novel online study groups aimed at increasing student engagement and interaction. We briefly outline the local, national and international impact of COVID-19 on MLS and then focus on the results of a student survey. Respondents who regularly used online MLS were broadly positive about their experiences. They cited, in particular, the influence of tutors and the scheduled study groups, which provided structure and motivation as well as the opportunity to work with others and ask questions in less intimidating small groups. However, some respondents highlighted factors that impacted negatively on their engagement. These included low attendance or interaction from peers, timetabling issues or busy schedules, lack of awareness of the details of the services and increased feelings of discomfort and anxiety in an online environment. We consider how this student feedback may influence our future online and in-person supports.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Student experiences; online study groups; drop-in; mathematics support; COVID-19; |
Academic Unit: | Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics |
Item ID: | 19525 |
Identification Number: | 10.1093/teamat/hrab010 |
Depositing User: | Ciaran Mac an Bhaird |
Date Deposited: | 25 Feb 2025 15:57 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
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URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/19525 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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