University/Organization
Texas A&M University

Title1
Student Engagement in a Summer Bridge Program for Engineering Calculus Success

Synopsis1
A summer precalculus bridge program to support entering college freshmen who aspire to become engineers is described. Results of student’s evaluation of the program’s success in strengthening their mathematics skills are discussed.

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Title2
The Impact of a Cognitive Model of Instruction and Learning Influenced by the Kodály Concept on Dictation Skills of Expert Musicians

Synopsis2
Teacher professional development for a method of teaching and learning music based on Zoltan Kodály’s philosophy is described. Results of teacher improvement in the ability to perform music dictation and implications for teaching are discussed.

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