Following the very successful 1st International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (Samos, Greece, July 1998), the 2nd International Conference will address new ways of teaching undergraduate mathematics. It will provide a unique forum bringing together faculty from countries with varied educational systems who are committed to introducing innovative teaching methods and new pedagogies. The conference will be of great interest to mathematics faculty as well as anyone involved with the teaching and learning of mathematics.

CONFERENCE THEMES

The conference presentations will be centered around the following themes:

• EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: Results of current research in mathematics education and the assessment of student learning. Access and equity.
• TECHNOLOGY: Effective integration of computing technology (Calculators, Computer Algebra Systems, WWW resources) into the undergraduate curriculum
• INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS: Innovative ways of teaching undergraduate mathematics, such as cooperative and collaborative teaching. Writing in mathematics; laboratory courses.
• CURRICULA INNOVATIONS: Revisions of specific courses and assessment of the results. History of mathematics; innovative applications; project driven curricula.
• PREPARATION OF TEACHERS: Trends in teacher education. Changing needs of teachers.
• MATHEMATICS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES: The effects of changes in the teaching of mathematics on other fields. The needs of client disciplines; interdisciplinary courses.
• DISTANCE LEARNING: Distance learning technologies (networking, tele-education) for teaching and learning mathematics. Current hardware and software delivery media; educational materials. Visions for the future.