As aspiring educators in the field of STEM, one of the fundamental skills we aim to cultivate is the ability to reflect critically on our teaching practices. The CRM(S)T Lesson Analysis Tool presents an invaluable resource for enhancing our science and mathematics instruction by fostering intentional discussions and…
Created excellently by Amber, Dack, and Naomi Blog This chapter was about rehumanizing mathematics in the classroom. We were given different perspectives from different teachers and what they did within the classroom. Sappington would rely on not cold calling their students, building relationships with students by listening, anonymous sharing, and…
Reflection questions - things to think about as you read. 1. How has this Chapter on revision challenged your approach to learning and problem-solving in math and science, particularly in terms of the importance of revision? 2. Can you identify a specific instance in your own academic or professional experience…
Chapter 2 of Rough Draft Math by Amanda Jansen the reader is led through a series of implementations of rough draft thinking in various classrooms. There are successes and stumbling blocks shared, in a way to help the reader think about the application of rough draft thinking in their own…
One of the things we want to think about as we move forward with both the 5280 view (unit planning) and the ocean view (lesson planning) are the demands that our students face in the classroom. This week we look at Cognitive Demand (how demanding things are for our students)…
This blog post about feedback comes just as I am in the middle of grading CERC (short constructed response paragraphs) that answer the question: “Why does our heart rate increase when we exercise?” I am working hard to provide feedback to each student about their writing in addition to a…
Post 1: A Conference Proposal For this final project, I will be submitting a conference proposal to the Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics. Link here for the Call for Proposals. The conference discusses ways to engage with technology in Mathematics Learning. The theme for ATCM 2023 is "Creative, Innovative,…
I think that feedback is crucial for the student-teacher relationship, but not so much as a pipeline for information for improved pedagogy as in the other direction for reinforcing students' self worth. I watch for opportunities to give positive feedback to students. I have appreciated being told on more…
As teachers, we give our students feedback through the work they do in the classroom and when talking to them about their behaviors. Think back to when we were growing up; we would hear different types of feedback from our parents, grandparents, adults, friends, family, and siblings. Everyone had a…
Feedback is an important tool for teachers to use. If students do not have feedback, they do not know how to improve their learning. Immediate feedback is huge so that they can use it to influence their learning. Otherwise, they are likely to continue making the same mistakes. As a…
