Supporting students to struggle productively in math class is challenging for us as educators, yet students must develop this capacity to learn and apply mathematics independently. In this course, participants will dive deeply into engagement routines to support students throughout three major components of mathematics learning experiences: sense-making, sharing and developing concepts and ideas, and solidifying understandings. These routines help students combat learned helplessness and develop a strong math identity. Participants will learn the design and purpose of engagement routines and the pedagogical strategies woven throughout them. They will analyze classroom videos and then plan, implement, and reflect on facilitating the routines with students.
Audience
All PreK-12 educators. The content of the course is adaptable for all grades, however, any mathematics we will explore together will target concepts from grades 3-10.
About the Instructor
Grace Kelemanik, co-founder of Fostering Math Practices, has more than 30 years of mathematics education experience. A frequent presenter at national conferences, her work focuses on fostering mathematical thinking practices in all students. She is a former urban high school mathematics teacher and Project Director at Education Development Center. Grace has also worked extensively with new and preservice teachers through the Boston Teacher Residency program. Grace is the coauthor of Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students. She is a mathematics education consultant and professional development provider. Follow Grace on Twitter @GraceKelemanik
Amy Lucenta has extensive K-12 mathematics experience with a focus on developing mathematical practice in all students, particularly in historically marginalized students. She supports teachers, districts, and educational collaborative organizations as they transition their curriculum and pedagogy to reflect current mathematics education research through professional development and coaching. A former middle school and high school teacher and elementary math coach, Amy also recently worked as a secondary mathematics Clinical Teacher Educator for the Boston Teacher Residency Program. Amy is the co-author of Routines for Reasoning: Fostering Mathematical Practices in All Students, and Teaching for Thinking: Fostering Mathematical Teaching Practices Through Reasoning Routines, both
published by Heinemann.