Increase engagement in your classroom with simple nudges like Pivot and Going Downhill. Pivot by switching instructional formats to re-energize students mid-lesson. Use Going Downhill to tackle challenging homework problems in class, maximizing peer and teacher support. Continue reading Two Simple Nudges: Engage Students and Empower Learning
In September 2021, the PDPD project was launched to enhance teacher professional development through personalized instructional nudges. These manageable teaching actions aim to improve relevance and accessibility in PD, particularly in algebra. The focus is on tailored strategies that fit into existing practices, fostering impactful changes in teaching and student learning outcomes. Continue reading Instructional Nudges: The Core of Practice-Driven Professional Development
I have been a part of many conversations around mathematics teaching and whether or not this or that perspective of teaching mathematics has merit or not. Before we get into what approach to teaching mathematics matters, I think there needs to be a more important conversation: what mathematics do we want our students to learn? … Continue reading What Math?
Discussing terrible events can be challenging but it is important to do. I’ve compiled some resources I found helpful in learning how to better facilitate discussions with students after horrible events occur. Continue reading 180 Ideas: #19 Making Space to Discuss Events
A few weeks ago I teamed up with Casio Education and TODOS: Mathematics for All to do a webinar on choice. I think that providing students some choice in the classroom is so important. By providing students some choices over what and how they learn I have found increased engagement and empowerment. If you are … Continue reading Choice as a Foundation for Engagement and Empowerment
