Pedagogical Research

Past Projects

Throughout the last 5 years, I have been involved in several educational reform projects aiming to improve the learning experience for students in undergraduate courses. From this work, I have two recent peer-reviewed journal publications in PRIMUS (Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematical Undergraduate Studies).

E. Bertrand, D. McArdle, L. Thoma, and L. Wu, Implementing Online Programs in Gateway Mathematics Courses for Students with Prerequisite Deficiencies, PRIMUS, 2019.

C. Estabrooks and D. McArdle, The Design and Implementation of a Course in Mathematical Research and Communication, PRIMUS, April 2021.

Current Projects

Currently, I am working on several exciting pedagogical projects:

  • "Read-Watch-React'' Assignments: Connecting Mathematics to Our Lives
  • A Focus on Comprehension: Incorporating Guided Notes in Undergraduate Mathematics Courses
  • Creating a Modular, Inquiry-Based Modeling Course
  • Teaching Beyond Content: Enriching the Learning Experience in Undergraduate Mathematics Courses

Contact Information

Phone: 860-486-1281
DMcArdle@uconn.edu
Address: MONT 302