Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, author of Math Exchanges, delivered a wonderful keynote on day two at the Wayland Math Institute. Her presentation encouraged child-friendly, risk-taking, dynamic math workshops where students exchange ideas, engage in math learning, and publish what they learn. She further encouraged all of us to "live a rich mathematical life" and to share that life through storytelling, play, and problem solving.
The notes below reflect Wedekind's links, strategies, and efforts. I hope to synthesize these ideas with greater effort in the weeks to come as I look forward to school year 2013-2014.
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Monday, 1 July 2013
Nicki Newton: Tips and Tricks for Teaching Fractions
Nicki Newton presented fraction teaching tips to third through fifth grade educators at the Wayland Math Institute today. These are a few of the links, strategies, and tools she shared.
Math Conversations and SMPs: Wayland Math Institute
More wonderful take aways from The Wayland Math Institute:
Class Choice?
Sometimes in school, I'd sit there and wonder, "Why does the teacher have to repeat that again and again." Repetition frustrated me, and led to my love of doodling. I learned the ABZ theory of learning where I'd never answer or respond to A or B, but instead wait for the Z--the out of the box, extraordinary question or answer. Otherwise I'd have my hand up all the time. I was obedient most of the time. Sitting, listening--struggling sometimes,finding the learning easy other times. Overall, I liked school. There were standout learning moments such as read aloud in kindergarten, math fact contests in third grade, mini plays in fourth, slide presentations in fifth, and Mr. Quist's great current events discussions in sixth. Later there was Mr. Titus' geography in seventh, Ms. Tatiosian's writing lessons in eighth, Ms. Cawley's world history in ninth, 10th Peace and Justice, 11th Art, and 12th independent study. College courses that stood out were Cording's Bishop and Frost poetry, Comparative World Religions by Esposito, Watercolor with Reardon, and Sociobiology. It is interesting to chart the courses that "spoke to you" and stood out in your learning career--for, me those courses were the events that opened doors to new learning for me. Generally these courses offered a bold conversation with rights and wrongs, and challenge. I didn't like the sit and listen, obedience-driven, repetitious learning. Always a passionate educator made a difference for me. As learners we bring different interests, needs, and skills to the table. As a teacher we need to be aware of the variety of learners in our midst. An important consideration.
Nicki Newton Keynote: Day One Wayland Math Institute
Nicki Newton gave us numerous ideas to think about and implement as we continue to hone our math craft and teach children well. I made a storify of the main notes, links, and tools mentioned that will impact my teaching next year. Feel free to read, use, and comment.
Consider Writers: Boys and Girls: Notes from Ralph Fletcher Presentation
Ralph Fletcher gave amazing presentations at last week's Wayland Literacy Institute. On the first day, he reminded us of many valuable considerations as we teach young writers, especially young boy writers.
Math Workshop Presentation: Wayland Math Institute
Wayland's two-day Math Institute begins today. The institute sets the stage for educators from Wayland and nearby districts to share math knowledge, strategies, and questions with experts and each other.
I will share knowledge and strategy related to math workshop with the presentation below:
I look forward to the workshop participants' questions, suggestions, and further ideas with regard to promoting active math learning within a workshop format.
New standards, structures, and tools are enhancing math teaching and share in wonderful, invigorating ways. I'm sure that I'll leave the two-day Institute with many new ideas for teaching math well year next year and in the years to come.
Does your math teaching and practice look similar to mine? What would resources, connections, mentors, strategies, and efforts would you add? What strategies would you replace or delete? I look forward to your thoughts, questions, and expertise.
I will share knowledge and strategy related to math workshop with the presentation below:
I look forward to the workshop participants' questions, suggestions, and further ideas with regard to promoting active math learning within a workshop format.
New standards, structures, and tools are enhancing math teaching and share in wonderful, invigorating ways. I'm sure that I'll leave the two-day Institute with many new ideas for teaching math well year next year and in the years to come.
Does your math teaching and practice look similar to mine? What would resources, connections, mentors, strategies, and efforts would you add? What strategies would you replace or delete? I look forward to your thoughts, questions, and expertise.
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