Thinking Together : 9 Beliefs for Building a Mathematical Community
Overview
Want students to understand--really understand--and retain the math they're learning? Focus on building your classroom community first.
In Thinking Together, veteran teachers Rozlynn Dance and Tessa Kaplan explore nine beliefs that lead to a powerful community of learners. When students are part of a classroom where they feel valued and included, they are more likely to take risks, ask questions, and grow exponentially as mathematicians.
Rozlynn and Tessa tell us, "We must create a kind, caring, trusting community of learners who feel comfortable tackling the unknown, taking risks, and making mistakes." This book doesn't pretend teaching is simple--instead, it celebrates the potential in the everyday messiness of learning together. Each chapter includes:
- opportunities to reflect on your practice through an exploration of beliefs such as "Mistakes are great!" and "It's not just about the answer"
- practical guidance for building your classroom community through student-centered strategies and classroom examples
- "When Things Don't Seem to be Working" sections for troubleshooting common challenges and adapting to teaching that doesn't go as planned.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780325098180
- ISBN-10: 0325098182
- Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
- Publish Date: February 2018
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Page Count: 128
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