1. Islandora Repository
  2. Archives and Manuscripts Collections
  3. Moore, R. L., legacy collection
  4. Notes on R. L. Moore; Notes on R. L. Moore

Notes on R. L. Moore; Notes on R. L. Moore

  • The distinction between the Socratic and Moore method
  • The adaptation of Moore method from the Socratic method
  • Competition in the Moore method and in Moore's personality
  • Moore's combativeness
  • Moore's dislike of smoking
  • A colleague's radio
  • Car horns outside Moore's office
  • Moore's handling of a conscientious objector
  • Spanking another faculty member
  • A student parking in front of Moore's house
  • The legend of Moore
  • Moore's competitiveness
  • The impact of stories on Moore's students and teaching
Details
Title

Notes on R. L. Moore

Identifier

e_math_02041

Description

Donald R. Traylor dictates a portion of his notes on Moore. He explains the differences between the Moore method and the Socratic method. He also relates stories and myths told about Moore and how these impacted Moore's teaching and formed his identity. Number on tape: 091717.

Creator

Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)

Date

circa 1970-1971

Resource

R. L. Moore legacy collection

Subject Topic

Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-
University of Texas--history
Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States
Socratic method
Inquiry-based learning

Subject Geographic

United States -

Box

2.351/Math Office

Collection Strength

Archives of American Mathematics