Interview with R. L. Wilder [part 1]
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Raymond Louis Wilder, a former student of R. L. Moore, and a professor of mathematics employing the Moore method of teaching. Wilder comments on the departmental politics of teaching in the Moore method, recounts his first experiences with Moore, and relates his views on pure mathematics and mathematical sciences. Additionally, he discusses Moore and John R. Kline's views on teaching women and people of color. Number on tape: 091703. Tape has some distortion.
Traylor, Donald R.
Wilder, Raymond Louis (interviewee) Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
1971-12-02
R. L. Moore legacy collection
Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882- Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States Socratic method Inquiry-based learning University of Texas--history Austin, Tex--history
United States -
2.351/Math Office
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Archives of American Mathematics